QUADRAT

by Glenna C

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

NOTIONS

S (L) Finished blanket measures 52(62) ins

Yarn Needle

wide x 55 (63) ins in length.

Large Stitch Markers (optional)

YARN

GAUGE

Knit Picks Tuff Puff (100% Wool, 44

8 sts and 12 rows = 4 in Blanket Pattern,

yds/100g): Silver 26838, 21 (30) balls.

blocked.

NEEDLES
US 17 (12mm) 40 or longer circular needle
or size to obtain gauge.

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Notes: Blanket is worked flat, not in the round. Circular needle is

required to fit the stitches required for the width of the blanket.

DIRECTIONS
Using preferred slightly stretchy cast-on method, CO 107(125) sts.

Bottom Edge
Row 1 (RS): Sl1, p1, work [k1, p1] ribbing to end of row, ending k1.
Row 2 (WS): Sl1, work in ribbing to end of row.
Rep these 2 rows another 2 times, for 6 rows of ribbing.

Next Row (RS): Sl1, p1, k1, p1. K to 4 sts from end of row, [p1, k1]
twice.
Next Row (WS): Sl1, work all rem sts as they appear.
Rep these last 2 rows another 4(5) times. (Creates 10(12) rows of
plain knitting, with ribbing continuing at each edge).
Next, resume Blanket Pattern Rows 1-6 as established above to
work the 6-row pattern a total of 11(13) times, then work Rows 1-2
once more. Blanket measures approximately 53(61) ins in length.
Next Row (RS): Sl1, p1, k1, p1. K to 4 sts from end of row, [p1, k1]
twice.

Pattern Set-up

Next Row (WS): Sl1, k1, p1, k1, p to 4 sts from end of row, [k1, p1]

Row 1 (RS): Sl1, p1, k1, p1. K1, m1, k1. K to 4 sts from end of row, [p1,

twice

k1] twice. [1 st inc, 108(126) sts total.]

Rep these 2 rows once more.

Row 2 (WS): Sl1, k1, p1, k1, p to 4 sts from end of row, [k1, p1]

Top Edge

twice.
Row 3: Sl1, p1, k1, p1. K to 4 sts from end of row, [p1, k1] twice.
Row 4: Sl1, k1, p1, k1, p to 4 sts from end of row, [k1, p1] twice.

Blanket Pattern
Row 1 (RS): Sl1, p1, k1, p1, k3. [K1, p3] 11(13) times. K 6(8) sts. [p3,
k1] 11(13) times. K3. [p1, k1] twice.

Row 1 (RS): Sl1, p1, k2tog. [p1, k1] to end of row. [1 st dec. 107(125)
sts.]
Row 2 (WS): Sl1, work in ribbing to end of row.
Rep Row 2 rows another 5 times, for 6 rows of ribbing.
BO all sts in ribbing.

Row 2 (WS): Sl1, work all rem sts as they appear.

Finishing

Row 3: Sl1, p1, k1, p1. K to 4 sts from end of row, [p1, k1] twice.

Weave in any remaining ends.

Row 4: Sl1, work all rem sts as they appear.

Wash finished blanket according to fiber content/yarn label

Rows 5 & 6: Repeat Rows 3 & 4.

(As desired, use stitch markers to note pattern repeats).
Repeat these last 6 rows another 10(12) times, then work Rows 1-2
once more. Blanket measures approximately 25(29) ins in length.
(Establishes 2 panels of textured stitch pattern, with ribbing at
each edge of blanket).

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instructions. Squeeze dry over a basin and/or wrapped inside of

several towels to remove water as well as possible. Lay flat to dry.

About the Designer

Glenna C took up knitting as stress relief
while studying for her PhD in Toronto,
then kept right on going. Her knitting
and design philosophy is guided
by a desire to constantly seek new
challenges with interesting techniques
and beautiful results, through cables,
colour-work, and more. She loves
reading, photography, yoga, film and television, and believes in
knitting fearlessly and often.
For pattern support, please contact crazy.knitting.lady@gmail.
com

Knit Abbreviations
BO

bind off

LH

left hand

P-wise

purlwise

CN

cable needle

marker

rep

repeat

CC

contrast color

M1

make one stitch

CDD

centered
double dec

M1L

SSSK

sl, sl, sl, k these

3 sts tog

rev St st reverse stockinette

stitch

St st

stockinette stitch

sts

stitch(es)

make one leftleaning stitch

RH

right hand

TBL

through back loop

rnd(s)

round(s)

make one rightleaning stitch

RS

right side

TFL

through front loop

Sk

skip

tog

together

Sk2p

sl 1, k2tog, pass
slipped stitch over
k2tog: 2 sts dec

W&T

wrap & turn

(see specific
- instructions
in pattern)

SKP

sl, k, psso: 1
st dec

WE

work even

WS

wrong side

Sl

slip

WYIB

with yarn in back

SM

slip marker

SSK

sl, sl, k these

2 sts tog

WYIF

with yarn in front

YO

yarn over

SSP

sl, sl, p these

2 sts tog tbl

CO

cast on

cont

continue

dec

decrease(es)

DPN(s)

double pointed
needle(s)

MC

main color

purl

EOR

every other row

P2tog

inc

increase

purl 2 sts
together

knit

K2tog

knit two sts

M1R

PM

place marker

PFB

purl into the

front and back
of the stitch

together
KFB
K-wise

knit into the front

and back of stitch

PSSO

knitwise

PU

pass slipped
stitch over
pick up

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