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Stitchwell Social Club | March Round-Up

Stitchwell Social Club March Round-Up

If my latest venture isn’t yet on your radar, you’re in for a treat! There’s an epic new hangout for my community—loaded with tutorials, patterns, workshops, and more. Welcome to the Stitchwell Social Club! Here, knitters and crocheters of all levels dive into stitching magic, spicing up their skills with a sprinkle of trend-culture fun.

Curious about what’s happening? Let me unveil the charm! Check out this monthly magic we’ve cooked up.

March’s Theme: Rococo A-Go-Go

Each month, we’re inspired by an aesthetic thanks to Pinterest and trend-forecasting wizards, serving as a theme for our stitching adventures. It’s a fun, fresh way to start crafting chats, encouraging us to view our maker’s realm as part of the grand cultural tapestry. Our maiden voyage? The dazzling Rococo A-Go-Go.

Rococo is all about the conclusion of the Baroque era, known for its ultra-feminine flair, pastel hues, and extravagant charm. It’s a visual feast!

  Stitchwell LIVE Episodes

Once revealed, our trend breaks down into ante-upping skills for knitters and crocheters. Our Rococo cue? We delved into charming ruffles and pearls! Each month features three episodes of my live video series, Stitchwell LIVE (formerly Ask Me Monday), revealing the handmade how-to. March’s episodes were:

• Episode #1: How to Knit & Crochet Ruffles
• Episode #2: Stitching with Faux Pearls
• Episode #3: Knitting a Curl-Free Bind-off

Practice Projects 

With our episodes come companion posts packed with directions for “practice projects” (easy-to-make dazzlers showcasing the skills we’ll conquer). In March, we crafted charming Ruffled Candle Covers and glitzy Pearled Wristbands.

 

NEW: Rococo Bandit Scarf (knit)

Membership magic also unlocks a burgeoning library of patterns! Among the 55+ existing designs, we’ve spun up freshly fabulous ones. Behold Rococo Bandit—a playful triangle scarf knit in chic Stockinette stitch, with faux pearls and flirty ruffles.

Psst…not interested in a membership, but want to make this scarf? No problem! It’s for sale on Ravelry & Etsy.

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Rococo Ruffles Set (crochet)

The next gem from our archives! Originally from 2010’s Pop Goes Crochet, relive the ruffly ascot and cuffs—revamped for our S.Well crocheters.

 

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Handicraft Happy Hours

Stitchwell Social Club buzzes with creativity and connection. Our boards and chats connect us, but stitch gets real at weekly Handicraft Happy Hours.

We totally get schedule chaos. No worries—meet-ups are recorded so you can join the fun, whether live or replayed.

Phew, ok. That was a lot … but also, only the beginning. I would LOVE it if you would join me as part of Stitchwell Social Club. Give it a try, if you love it, stay and stitch for a spell. If it’s not your thing, well, at least you can check off the list that you gave it a try.

 

I hope to see you soon at Stitchwell Social Club. The new theme is announced tomorrow, April 1st! 

Pro-Tip: the 3-Day Free Trial will get you that presentation, the first Stitchwell LIVE episode of the month, and access to the workshop and patterns library. 

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Rococo Bandit | Ruffle & Beaded Scarf Pattern

Buy it on Etsy | Get it for Free on Stitchwell Social Club

NEW Pattern Release: Rococo Bandit

Inspired by the Pinterest-forecasted trend, Rococo Revival, this triangle scarf puts a modern twist on the late Baroque-era style. Rococo fashion is known for its ultra-feminine opulence, often featuring ruffles and pearls. Rococo Bandit utilizes those same design elements but is scaled down for a wearable and versatile piece. This project is knit with a double strand of two different-weight yarns, from the top-center out, with a subtly curved top edge. 

 

Get this pattern (and dozens more) for FREE with a membership to my community home, Stitchwell Social Social Club. Learn more HERE or by downloading the Mighty Network app and looking for Stitchwell Social Club.

 

 

Rococo Bandit is worked in Stockinette stitch, with added faux pearls or beads and stitches picked up with a single strand for the ruffles. The scarf utilizes a clever bind-off to prevent curling, giving it a professional, finished edge.  See how it’s done in my video below.

Ready to Rococo? Here’s what supplies you’ll need.

MATERIALS

Rococo Bandit Pattern PDF

Knitting for Olive Merino (100% extra fine merino; 250m/270yds/50gr), 1 ball in color: Plum Rose — or equivalent, DK-weight #3 yarn

Knitting for Olive Soft Silk Mohair (70% certified mohair/30% cruelty-free silk; 225m/245yds/25gr), 2 balls in color: Plum Rose —or equivalent lace-weight #0 yarn

Size US 6/4 mm circular needle, 24”/60 cm or longer —or size needed to obtain gauge

Size US 4/3.5 mm circular needle, 24”/60 cm or longer —or size needed to obtain gauge

4 stitch markers

Tapestry needle

90 faux pearls or other glass beads

Embroidery or larger-eyed sewing needle

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
36”/91 cm at widest point x 11/28 cm” at deepest point.

Get the Pattern on Etsy | Get the Pattern on Stitchwell Social Club

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How to Knit & Crochet with Faux Pearls

Hello, stitchers! It’s Wednesday, which means I went live with the latest of my thrice-monthly (that’s right, I said thrice) live tutorials with corresponding “practice projects,” included in a Stitchwell Social Club membership.

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For the month of March, we’re using the Rococo-style trend as a launching point for our creative adventures, which I’ve distilled down to a couple of elements that could realistically work in our everyday stitching lives: ruffles (see last week’s episode and projects) and pearls.

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This week, we focused on the latter. Now ready for your viewing and stitching enjoyment is the recordings of this morning’s live broadcast, which focused on knitting and crocheting with pearls (or other beads), and technique practice patterns for Pearled Wristbands.​​​​

Want a non-commital way to practice knitting or crocheting with beads? My Pearled Wristbands “practice projects” are just the thing.  Get both knit and crochet patterns with a free trial to Stitchwell Social Club.

 

“Loved today’s wristband tutorial! So much fun and so excited to make one of each!”

–Mona B.· Curious Stitcher & SWSC Member

Feel your stitching with beads juices flowing? Check out this post, too!

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How to Knit & Crochet Ruffles

Who’s Watching?

Happy Wednesday, all! Today marks the very first episode of Stitchwell LIVE, the new iteration of my long-running Facebook Live series, Ask Me Monday. This series has all of the “live” with none of the Facebook. Interested? Click the image above to join a FREE trial of Stitchwell Social Club (my new community home) which will allow you to watch the recording.

 

Already S.Weller? You’re the best! Find the recording in the Stitchwell LIVE Space

 

Come nerd out with me.

Every month, there’ll be a fun theme to get our creative juices flowing. March’s is Rococo A-Go-Go, a glance at the opulent last gasp of the Baroque era.

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We’re reveling in the extravagance of this aesthetic trend while distilling it into usable skills for us knitters and crocheters. This week, our skill-building focus: ruffles. Knit them, curl them, love em!

Ruffled Candle Cover (knit)

Get Ruffled

This week’s focal technique is stitching ruffles and our Stitchwell LIVE accompanying “practice” projects are, knit and crochet Ruffled Candle Covers. Who’s ready to finesse their frills?

Ruffled Candle Cover (crochet)

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Cold Snap | Beginner-friendly Crochet Cowl

Cold Snap Cowl: A Cozy Crochet Adventure in No Time!

As the temperature continues to be a brrrr-level, there’s nothing quite like wrapping yourself in a warm, stylish cowl. Introducing the Cold Snap Cowl, a super chunky crochet project that’s perfect for both beginners and seasoned stitchers alike! If you’re new to crochet, this project is an excellent way to dive into the world of yarn with confidence, thanks to the step-by-step videos I’ve created for each stitch used.

For those with more experience, the Cold Snap Cowl is an ideal quick gift project that can be whipped up in about an hour. Whether you’re looking to create a cozy accessory for yourself or a heartfelt present for a loved one, you can make it and wear it on the same day! Oh, and have I mentioned that working with jumbo yarns is a delight? Each stitch comes together effortlessly, making this project not only quick but also chic. So grab your hooks, find your favorite jumbo yarns, and let’s get started on your new go-to winter accessory!

Cold Snap Cowl Pattern

MATERIALS

1 hank, Amano Yana XL (100% Fine Highland Wool; 54 yds/200 gr), in color: (A) Blanca – or equivalent jumbo-weight yarn

1 Ball Knit Picks Fairy Tale Fur (100% Polyester; 71 yds/100 gr), in color: (B) Breccia — or equivalent super-bulky, faux fur yarn DOUBLE STRANDED

Size 15 mm hook

Tapestry needle

GAUGE
3 hdc x 4 rnds = 4″ / 10 cm in jumbo yarn

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

Height: 9″ / 23 cm

Circumference: 26″ / 66 cm

ABBREVIATIONS

This pattern uses U.S. crochet terminology

beg = beginning

ch = chain

dc = double crochet

hdc = half double crochet

rnd(s) = round(s)

sl st = slip stitch

sp = space

st(s) = stitch(es)

tr = triple (treble) crochet

DIRECTIONS

Rnd 1: Ch 2 (counts as hdc here and throughout), hdc in next st and every st around; join rnd with a sl st. — 28 sts

Rnd 2: Ch 4 (counts as tr here and throughout), tr in next st and every st around; join rnd with a slip stitch and a DOUBLE STRAND of B.

Cut A

Row 3: With B, ch 2, hdc in the next st and every st around; join rnd with a slip stitch and A.

Cut B.

Row 4: Repeat Rnd 2.

Cut A.

Row 5: Repeat Rnd 3.

Fasten off.

 

Looking for a printable pdf? I’ll DM it too you! Go HERE to see what to do. 

 

Want more projects like this one? Check out my Under 2-Hour Cowl, Few Hours Cowl, and Cowl Gift Ideas!

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Year of the Snake Finger Knitting Project for Kids

Year of the Snake Finger Knitting Project for Kids

For the first time since 2013, with the Lunar New Year, it’s time to welcome the Year of the Snake. It also happens to be the first year that kids in the AISD school system get the day off for the holiday. If you too have kids at home today, or any day this year, these finger-knit snakes (excerpted from my book, Finger Knitting Fun), are the perfect intro project to the craft and, for those of us who aren’t of Chinese heritage, a great opportunity to get the conversation started with the littles about the lunar calendar and the celebrations surrounding the new beginnings. So grab a few supplies, and let’s get sssssssstitching!

Finger Knit Year of the Snake 

Supplies

• bulky yarn scraps

• set of colorful googly eyes OR black beads

• yarn needle

• hot glue gun or fabric glue

• felt scraps

Finished Size

18″ (45.5 cm) long

How to Finger Knit

Make It!

Step 1. Yarn-wrap around four fingers—4 stitches.

Step 2. Finger knit until the piece measures 18″ (45.5 cm).

Step 3. Fasten off.

Step 4. Using a needle and yarn, sew a stitch on the underside of where you want your snake’s head to end to cinch it.

Finish It!

Step 1. Weave in ends.

Step 2. Cut tongue template from felt scrap.

Step 3. Glue on eyes and tongue.

 

Looking for a signed copy of Finger Knitting Fun? Check out my Etsy Shop!

Still feeling snake-y? Check out how to use these snakes to create a Medusa Wig for Halloween. Are you littles, too little to finger knit? Try this snake button activity, instead!

Happy year of the snake!

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Knitter’s T-Shirt Hack | Update a Tee with Knit Rib Stitch

Knitter’s T-Shirt Hack

We all have them — shapeless t-shirts supporting a company event or kid’s activity. Welp, how about we turn that plain-shirt-frown upside down? Here’s a knitter’s hack, turning that baggy tee into a cute, cropped vest!

MATERIALS

Unfitted T-shirt

Yarn of choice (I used a double strand of this and this)

Corresponding sized, 32″ long circular needle (I used an 8/5mm)

Embroidery floss & needle

Scissors

Ruler

Chalk or disappearing ink pen

SPECIAL STITCHES
K1tbl = Knit 1 stitch, throug the back loop.

K2tbl = Knit each of the next 2 stitches through the back loop.

 

HOW-TO

Fold t-shirt in half, lengthwise. Using chalk or a pen and a ruler as a guide, draw a line along the bottom portion of shirt at the desired finished length, minus 3″.
Note: Be sure to check the back of the shirt to ensure you’re not unintentionally cutting away any text or graphics.

Pro Tip: Use a sweater or vest from your closet as a goal-length guide for your hacked tee!

Cut bottom of shirt, along drawn line and neck and sleeves off along their respective seams.Mark every 1/4″ around the perimeters of the raw edges of the neck, sleeves, and bottom.

Using embroidery floss, needle, and markings as a guide, Blanket Stitch around all raw perimeters.

Knit Bands
BOTTOM BAND: Using yarn and circular knitting needle, pick out a loop under every bar created by Blanket Stitch. Ideally, there’ll be a multiple of 4, but you can fake it ’til you make it on the first round of knitting. Round 1: *K2tbl, p2; rep from * around. (If you run short or extra, either work 2 stitches together at the end, or increase by a stitch or 2 until you have a multiple of 4)

Repeat Rnd 1 until Bottom Band measures 3″ (or desired length)

Bind off in pattern stitch.

NECK & ARM BANDS
Pick up an even number of stitches (or fudge it as listed above).

Round 1: *K1tbl, p1; rep from * around.

Repeat Rnd 1 until Bottom Band measures 1″ /2.5 cm (or desired length)

Bind off in pattern stitch.

Weave in ends.

That’s all there is to it!

Psst…this same concept works with crochet, too. Simply swap out the knit ribbing with FPhdc, BPhdc rib stitch!

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Under 2-Hour Cowls | Quick Gifts

This is a re-run post from the archives. Enjoy! xx, VHUnder 2-Hour Cowls 

This week on Ask Me Monday we talk quick gifts to knit and crochet. Like, really quick. I show how to make both knit and crochet Under 2-Hour Cowls. In this episode, you’ll learn how stitch height affects the speed of completion of a project. We cover dropped knit stitches, double-triple crochet stitches and more! Watch below, then get the free patterns below. Enjoy!



This episode of Ask Me Monday is sponsored by Knitter’s Pride/ KnitPro

See more KP products during “Vic’s Tips” segments of The Knit Show!

Under 2-Hour Cowls: Patterns

MATERIALS

Approx 40 yds, each super-bulky yarn (6 weight) in colors: A & B

Knitter’s Pride Size US 17/2 mm, 16″-24″ Ginger Circular Needle (KNIT VERSION ONLY)

Knitter’s Pride Size 12 mm Ginger Crochet Hook (CROCHET VERSION ONLY)

Knitter’s Pride Wool Needle

 

Under 2-Hour Knit Cowl

FINISHED SIZE

Approx 10″/25 cm tall x  28″/71 cm circumference

GAUGE

Approx 3 sts x 7 rnds = 4″/10 cm in Dropped Stitch pattern (Rnds 7-8)

DIRECTIONS

With A, CO 36 sts. Join rnd, taking care not to twist.

Rnds 1-4: *K1, p1; rep from * around.

Rnd 5: Knit.

Rnd 6: Purl.

Rnd 7: *K1 wrapping yarn around needle THREE times; rep from * around.

Rnd 8: *Purl, dropping extra wraps; rep from * around.

Rnd 9: Knit.

Rnd 10: Purl.

Cut A; join B.

Rnds 11-14: With B, rep Rnds 5-8.

Cut B; rejoin A.

Rnd 15-16: Rep Rnds 9-10.

Rnds 17-20: *K1, p1; rep from * around.

BO in established rib stitch.

Weave in ends.

Want tips on weaving in ends on bulky projects? Watch this Vic’s Tips segment from The Knit Show

 

Under 1-Hour Crochet Cowl

FINISHED SIZE

Approx 9″/23 cm tall x  32″/76 cm circumference

GAUGE

Approx 5 hdc x 3 rnds = 4″/10 cm 

Note: This pattern is written in U.S. Terms

SPECIAL STITCH

Double-triple Crochet (dtr)

YO 3 times, insert hook into next st, [YO, pull through two loops] 4 times.

DIRECTIONS

With A, ch 40. Join rnd with a sl st in first ch.

Rnd 1: Ch 2 (counts as hdc), hdc in next ch and every ch around. Join rnd with a sl st in top of beg-ch.

Rnd 2: Ch 5 (counts as dtr), dtr in next hdc and every hdc around. Join rnd with a sl st in top of beg-ch.

Rnd 3: Ch 2 (counts as hdc), hdc in next dtr and every dtr around. Join rnd with a sl st in top of beg-ch.

Cut A; join B.

Rnd 4: With B, Ch 2 (counts as hdc), hdc in next hdc and every hdc around. Join rnd with a sl st in top of beg-ch.

Rnd 5: With B, Rep Rnd 2.

Cut B; rejoin A.

Rnd 6: With A, ch 2 (counts as hdc), hdc in next dtr and every dtr around. Join rnd with a sl st in top of beg-ch.

Fasten off.

Weave in ends.

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Chunky Knit Wine Sleeve Pattern

One of my favorite memories from promoting The Knit Show was when I got to bring my friend Lisa Loeb onto an episode of Hallmark Home & Family to show how to knit chunky, knit wine sleeves for the holidays. She and I met because of knitting, so it’s always so fun when we can find a way to keep that thread going.

Unfortunately, a few years ago, the show was canceled. I still love making these cozy cuties, so I’m reposting the pattern.

Sip, sip, knit!

Chunky Knit Wine Sleeves

MATERIALS

Chunky-weight yarnSize U.S. 13 knitting needlesCable needleLarge-eyed tapestry needle2 stitch markersPiece of ribbon or trim

SIZE

To fit a standard wine bottle.

GAUGE:
10 stitches x 12 rows = 4”/10 cm in Stockinette Stitch

ABBREVIATIONS:
· CO = cast on
· K = knit
· M = marker
· P = purl
· P2tog = purl 2 stitches together
· RS = right side
· Sl = slip
· St(s) = stitch(es)
· WS = wrong side
· YO = yarn over

SPECIAL STITCH:
1. 8-st RC = Right crossing cable over 8 stitches.
2. Slip 4 stitches onto cable needle and let fall to the back; knit next 4 stitches, knit 4 stitches off of cable needle.

STEPS:
1. This project is worked flat, then seamed up the back.
2. CO 24 sts, placing a marker after the 8th and 16th sts.

BODY:
Row 1 (RS): P8, sl m, k8, sl m, p8.

Row 2: K8, sl m, k4, p4, sl m, k8.

Rows 3-8: Repeat Rows 1-2.

Row 9: P8, sl m, 8-st RC

Row 10 (WS): K8, sl m, k4, p4, sl m, k8.

Rows 11-30: Repeat Rows 1-10, twice more.

Row 31 (eyelet row): *P2, YO, p2tog; repeat from * to end.

Row 32: K8, sl m, k4, p4, sl m, k8.
*Cable portion finished; you’ll no longer need stitch markers.

CUFF:
Row 33: *K2, p2; repeat from * to end.
Rows 34-42: Repeat Row 33.

*Bind off in rib pattern, leaving long tail for seaming.

FINISHING:
1. Using tapestry needle and yarn tail, seam up side edges to create sleeve shape.
2. Weave in ends.
3. Cut a length of ribbon or trim, feed it through the eyelet rows. Slip sleeve over your favorite bevie bottle, cinch shut with a bow, and enjoy!

 

Interested in seeing the segment? Good news, it’s still up on the Hallmark Channel website! Click on the image below to watch. Happy Handmade Holidays!

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Knit Short Row Circle & Square Motif

Short Row Circle & Square Motif

It’s Day Two of my End-of-Summer re-run series in which for a whole month I share new, daily knitting or crochet stitch patterns on Instagram. Today’s swatch is a circle within a square motif. It’s created with garter short rows forming a circle, bordered by picked-up stitches knit into a square. Go, geometric!⁣

NOTE: The entire pattern was too long to post on the grams, but here it’s posted in full. 
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𝙀𝙣𝙙-𝙤𝙛-𝙎𝙪𝙢𝙢𝙚𝙧 𝙎𝙬𝙖𝙩𝙘𝙝𝙚𝙨, 𝘿𝙖𝙮 𝟮⁣
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MATERIALS
Plymouth Yarn Select Worsted Merino Superwash, in colors: (A) Lagoon and (B) Natural⁣
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Size 8/5 mm dpns⁣
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 H/5mm⁣

Stitch Markers

DIRECTIONS
𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗶𝗿𝗰𝗹𝗲:⁣
With A, crochet hook, straight needles, and using the provisional cast-on method, CO 12 sts.⁣
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Knit 1 row.⁣
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*𝗦𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗿𝗼𝘄 𝟭 (𝗥𝗦): K11, sl 1, bring yarn in front, return sl st to LH needle, turn (sl st is wrapped), k to end on WS.⁣
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𝗦𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗿𝗼𝘄 𝟭 (𝗥𝗦): K8, sl 1, bring yarn to front, return sl st to LH needle, turn, k to end on WS.⁣
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𝗦𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗿𝗼𝘄 𝟯 (𝗥𝗦): K6, sl 1, bring yarn to front, return sl st to LH needle, turn, k to end on WS.⁣
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𝗦𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗿𝗼𝘄 𝟰 (𝗥𝗦): K4, sl 1, bring yarn to front, return sl st to LH needle, turn, k to end on WS.⁣
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𝗦𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗿𝗼𝘄 𝟱 (𝗥𝗦): K2, sl1, bring yarn to front, return sl st to LH needle, turn, k to end on WS. Rep from * 16 times to complete the circle.⁣

Carefully remove scrap yarn chain from provisional CO and place sts on a spare needle. Join CO row to final row using Purl 3-needle bind-off method.

Corners Edging:

Note: The corners “edging” is worked in four parts using a series of short rows. Each corner is formed where 2 dpns meet, and the markers denote the centers of the flat edges of the square. The entire edging is worked in rounds, but each corner is worked in rows.

*With B, and 1 dpn, using purl bumps as a guide, pick up and k 20 sts evenly (placing a stitch marker after 10 sts) over 1 quarter of the circle, rep from * for rem 3 quarters with 3 separate dpns — 80 sts

Corner 1 (dpns 1 and 2)

Note: Corner is worked on sts between 2 markers at a time.

Row 1 (RS): K to 1 st before marker; sl 1, bring yarn to front, return sl st to LH needle, turn.

Row 2 (WS): K to 1 st before marker; sl 1, bring yarn to front, return sl st to LH needle, turn.

Rows 3-4: K to 2 sts before marker; sl 1, bring yarn to front, return sl st to LH needle, turn.

Rows 5-6: K to 3 sts before marker; sl 1, bring yarn to front, return sl st to LH needle, turn.

Rows 7-8: K to 4 sts before marker; sl 1, bring yarn to front, return sl st to LH needle, turn.

Rows 9-10: K to 5 sts before marker; sl 1, bring yarn to front, return sl st to LH needle, turn.

Rows 11-12: K to 6 sts before marker; sl 1, bring yarn to front, return sl st to LH needle, turn.

Rows 13-14: K to 7 sts before marker; sl 1, bring yarn to front, return sl st to LH needle, turn.

Rows 15-16: K to 8 sts before marker; sl 1, bring yarn to front, return sl st to LH needle, turn.

Rows 17-18: K to 9 sts before marker; sl 1, bring yarn to front, return sl st to LH needle, turn.

One corner complete.

Corner 2

Next Row (RS): K to 1 st before next marker and rep rows 1-18. 

Cont in this manner until all 4 corners are complete. K to end of rnd (next marker).

BO as follows:
K2, insert LH needle into front legs of 2 sts on RH needle and k2tog through the back loops; *k1, insert LH needle into front legs of 2 sts on RH needle and k2tog through the back loops; rep from * until all sts are bound off.

FINISHING
Weave in ends. Heavily block piece

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RECOMMENDED PROJECT:⁣
Round Peg Blanket, from my book, “Wee Garter Stitch” 

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