GAUGE: 24 sts = 4"; 28 rows = 4" in
St st. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size needles to obtain
the gauge.
SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS: M1K (Make 1 stitch knitwise) = Lift strand between
the needles onto left needle by inserting left needle tip under
the strand from front to back. K the lifted strand through the back
loop, twisting it to prevent forming a hole.
M1P (Make 1 stitch purlwise) = Lift strand between
the needles onto left needle by inserting left needle tip under
the strand from front to back. P the lifted strand through the back
loop, twisting it to prevent forming a hole.
STOLE: Cast on 3 sts. Row 1 (Right Side): Knit.
Row 2: Purl.
Row 3: K1, M1K, K to last st, M1K, K1 –
2 sts increased.
Row 4: P1, M1P, P to last st, M1P, P1 –
2 sts increased.
Row 5: K1, M1K, K to last st, M1K, K1 –
2 sts increased.
Row 6: Purl.
Rep Rows 3-6 55 more times – 339 sts. Bind off.
FINISHING: Weave in ends.
Tips & Hints
Circular needles have a flexible cord between
two needle heads and are available in many sizes and lengths. Both
flat knitting (knitting back and forth in rows) or circular knitting
(joining the stitches to work around in rounds) can be done on a
circular needle. The needles are especially useful when working
with large numbers of stitches.
Join a new ball of yarn when there are approximately
6" of yarn left from the old ball, also leaving a 6" tail
of yarn with the joined yarn. Weave these ends in neatly on the
wrong side of the fabric in a zig-zag pattern for a few inches,
and then trim off excess.
