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July 10, 2019
You Might Be Biased Scarf
You Might Be Biased Scarf
The You Might Be Biased Scarf plays with sock-weight yarn, and alternating between traditional knitting and what I call chain plying (sometimes also called Navajo Knitting), to create a beautifully textured piece.
Project Materials
NOTE: You’ll only need about 1/3 of each hank of the three yarns listed below.
1 hank Neighborhood Fiber Co Studio Sock (100% Superwash Merino; 400 yds.), in color (A.) Victorian Village
1 hank each Manos Del Uruguay Alegria (75% superwash/25% polyamide; 445 yds), in colors: (B) Peach and Chia, and (C) Spirulina
Size US 10 1/2 (6.5 mm) needles
Never tried chain plying? Here’s how to do it.
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July 8, 2019
Broomstick Lace Tree Wall Decor | Christmas in July
Broomstick Lace Tree Wall Decor
This week on Ask Me Monday, I show how to combine a traditional crochet method with thoughtful increases and chunky yarn to create playful Broomstick Lace Tree Wall Decor. This project can be made as kitschy, classic or modern as one wants, simply by choosing colors and embellishments that speak to the individual style. It works as a Christmas decoration for those who celebrate, or a woodland ode to nature for those who don’t. Regardless it’s fun to create and makes for a great gift. Get started now on making a bunch for the holidays, or bookmark this project for later when we get closer to festivities.
Happy Christmas in July!
This episode of Ask Me Monday is sponsored by Knitter’s Pride/ KnitPro
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Featured Products: Jumbo Birch Knitting Needles, Dreamz Crochet Hooks, and Wool Needles
Broomstick Lace Tree Wall Decor Pattern
MATERIALS
1 ball each Valley Yarns Superwash Super Bulky in colors: (A) AstroTurf by Vickie Howell OR White and (B) Chocolate, or equivalent super-bulky yarn
Size 12mm Knitter’s Pride Dreams Crochet Hook
Size US 50/25 mm Knitter’s Pride Jumbo Birch Knitting Needle
Optional: Flower sequin, mini pompoms, or other decorations
GAUGE
Not important for this project.
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
9″/23 cm tall, excluding hanging loop and tassel
NOTES: This project is made using the Broomstick Lace technique.
DIRECTIONS
Tree:
With A, ch 4.
Row 1: Place loop from hook onto knitting needle; *using hook pull loop up from the next ch and place onto knitting needle; repeat from * to end. Turn. — 4 loops
Row 2: *Holding knitting needle in left hand, slip 4 loops from needle to crochet hook; [YO, pull through loops, YO pull through rem loop to close], 8 sc in center of hole just created; repeat from * to end. Turn. — 1 hole, 8 sts
Row 3: Place loop from hook onto knitting needle; *using hook pull loop up from the next ch and place onto knitting needle; repeat from * to end. Turn. — 8 loops
Row 4: *Holding knitting needle in left hand, slip 4 loops from needle to crochet hook; [YO, pull through loops, YO pull through rem loop to close], 6 sc in center of hole just created; repeat from * to end. Turn. — 2 holes, 12 sts
Row 5: Place loop from hook onto knitting needle; *using hook pull loop up from the next ch and place onto knitting needle; repeat from * to end. Turn. — 12 loops
Row 6: *Holding knitting needle in left hand, slip 4 loops from needle to crochet hook; [YO, pull through loops, YO pull through rem loop to close]**, 5 sc in center of first hole created; repeat from * to ** , 6 sc in center of second hole; repeat from * to ** , 5 sc in center of last hole. Turn. Turn. — 3 holes, 16 sts
Row 7: Place loop from hook onto knitting needle; *using hook pull loop up from the next ch and place onto knitting needle; repeat from * to end. Turn. — 16 loops
Row 8: Holding knitting needle in left hand, slip 4 loops from needle to crochet hook; [YO, pull through loops, YO pull through rem loop to close], 5 sc in center of hole just created; repeat from * to end. Turn. — 4 holes, 20 sts
Row 9: Place loop from hook onto knitting needle; *using hook pull loop up from the next ch and place onto knitting needle; repeat from * to end. Turn. — 20 loops
Row 10: Holding knitting needle in left hand, slip 4 loops from needle to crochet hook; [YO, pull through loops, YO pull through rem loop to close], 5 sc in each center of first TWO holes created; repeat from * to ** , 4 sc in center of third hole; repeat from * to ** , 5 sc in each center of last TWO holes. Turn. — 5 holes, 24 sts
Row 11: Place loop from hook onto knitting needle; *using hook pull loop up from the next ch and place onto knitting needle; repeat from * to end. Turn. — 24 loops
Row 12: Holding knitting needle in left hand, slip 4 loops from needle to crochet hook; [YO, pull through loops, YO pull through rem loop to close], 4 sc in center of first hole created; repeat from * to ** , 5 sc in each center of next FOUR holes; repeat from * to ** , 4 sc in each center of last hole. Turn. — 6 holes, 28 sts
Fasten off.
Hanging Loop:
Join A at top of tree with a sl st. Ch 10, sc in same space as join. Fasten off.
Note: For a taller, skinner tree, add a non-increase row (meaning, work the same number of sc into each of the 4 loop groupings as there are groupings) in between of eah increase row.
FINISHING
Weave in ends.
Make Tassel:
Wrap B 12
or so times around desired length cardboard piece. Slip an additional piece of yarn through the top loops of all of the strands; tie.
Carefully slide yarn off the cardboard, and pinch together about 1″/2.5 cm down from top, cinching tightly, using an additional strand of yarn.
Cut the bottom loops to create tassel strands.
Sew or tie tassel to center bottom of tree.
Optional:
Sew or glue decorations onto tree front.
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July 1, 2019
Great Cast Ons for Ribbed Cuffs, Waistbands, and Beyond
Best Cast Ons for Ribbing
This week on Ask Me Monday I show two of the best cast ons for ribbing: the Alternating Cable Cast On and a version of the Tubular Cast on for 1×1 rib. Both great options when knitting cuffs, necklines and waist bands!
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Featured Products: Knitter’s Pride Royale Set and Zing! Straight Needles
Best Cast Ons for Ribbing: Alternating Cable Cast On for 1×1 Rib
Set Up:
Leaving a tail for weaving in, tie a slip knot on needle. This is your first stitch. Counts as a P1.
Insert RH needle into first stitch on LH from front to back; yarn-over knitwise and pull through a loop; place loop on LH needle. Counts as K1.Now you’re set-up, and ready to begin the process!
With yarn in front, insert RH needle into space BETWEEN the two stitches closest to the tip, from back to front, yarn-over purlwise and pull through a loop; place loop on LH needle. Counts as p1.
With yarn in back, insert RH needle into space BETWEEN the two stitches closest to the tip, from front to back, yarn-over knitwise and pull through a loop; place loop on LH needle. Counts as k1.
Repeat Steps 3-4 for as many stitches as desired.
Alternating Cable Cast On for 2×2 Rib
Set Up:
Leaving a tail for weaving in, tie a slip knot on needle. This is your first stitch. Counts as a P1.
Insert RH needle into first stitch on LH from back to front; yarn-over purlwise and pull through a loop; place loop on LH needle. Counts as p1.Now you’re set-up, and ready to begin the process!
With yarn in back, insert RH needle into space BETWEEN the two stitches closest to the tip, from front to back, yarn-over knitwise and pull through a loop; place loop on LH needle. Counts as k1.
Repeat Step 3
With yarn in front, insert RH needle into space BETWEEN the two stitches closest to the tip, from back to front, yarn-over purlwise and pull through a loop; place loop on LH needle. Counts as p1.
Repeat Step 5
Repeat Steps 3-6 for as many stitches as desired.
Best Cast Ons for Ribbing: Tubular Cast On for 1×1 Rib
Using a long enough tail for desired number of stitches, tie a slip knot onto needle. Counts as p1.
Using your pointer finger and thumb, separate tail and working yarn, while holding those two strands together with your remaining three fingers. Bring needle down lower than the hand holding yarn so that you see a slingshot shape.
With the tip of the needle, swoop UNDER the strand around the centermost strand that’s wrapped around your thumb, then swoop OVER the centermost strand that’s wrapped around your pointer finger and grab loop. Counts as a k1.
(You’ll notice that your stitch will be improperly mounted. Don’t worry, we’ll fix that later!)
With the tip of the needle, swoop UNDER the strand around the centermost strand that’s wrapped around your pointer finger, then swoop OVER the centermost strand that’s wrapped around your thumb and grab loop. Counts as a p1.
Repeat Steps 2-3 for desired stitches.
Set-up knit rows:
Taking care to hold tail down so the last stitch cast on doesn’t fall off, work row as follows:
Set-up Row 1: *K1tbl (this will properly orient your knit stitches), wyif sl 1; rep to end.
Set-up Row 2: *K1, wyif sl 1; rep from * to end.
Proceed with regular pattern from here!
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June 30, 2019
BIPOC Yarn, Fiber & Craft Industry Professionals
Want to be supportive of the BIPOC knitting, crochet and craft community? Put your money where your mouth is. Here’s a work-in-progress **list of BIPOC designers and business owners to shop from, hire to speak at your next conference, interview for your podcasts, or commission to design for your publication.
BIPOC Fiber Arts
BIPOC Other Art/Craft
*Note: Listings are all at least 50% BIPOC owned and/or operated. All have active e-commerce shops or design portfolios.
**This list is in no way complete. Please help me to make it as comprehensive as possible by submitting more BIPOC companies to add to the list by e-mailing submissions@vickiehowell.com
Resources:
Creative Bug
Industry Colleagues
JillianMoreno.com
TheYarnMission.com
Bluprint
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June 19, 2019
Boho Broomstick Lace Cell Phone Bag
Boho Broomstick Lace Cell Phone Bag
For those times when you don’t need to schlep your big ol’ bag, but want to carry the device that keeps you connected, here’s a Boho Broomstick Lace Cell Phone Bag. Make it today, take it to the beach with you tomorrow!
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Boho Broomstick Lace Cell Phone Bag Tutorial
MATERIALS
1 hank Tahki Yarns Cotton Classic Lite
Size US D/3.25 mm crochet hook
1, Size US 35/19 mm knitting needle
Tapestry needle
FINISHED SIZE
3 1/2″ wide x 6 1/2″ long, excluding fringe and handle.
DIRECTIONS (Make 2)
Ch 20.
NOTE: to make wider or narrower, just add or subtract 5 stitches!
Row 1: Place loop from hook onto knitting needle; *using hook pull loop up from the next ch and place onto knitting needle; repeat from * to end. Turn.
Row 2: *Holding knitting needle in left hand, slip 5 loops from needle to crochet hook; [YO, pull through loops, YO pull through rem loop to close], 5 sc in center of hole just created; repeat from * to end. Turn.
Rep Rows 1-2, six times more.
Next Row: Ch 1, sc in same st and every st across.
Fasten off.
FINISHING
With WS together, sc two pieces together.
Handle:
Join yarn at top-edge of one side of the bag. Esc (extended single crochet) for 34″, or desired length, join at top-edge of the opposite side of the bag.
(Note: This technique can also be called foundation single crochet, when used as the beginning of a project that’s being built upon.)
Fasten off.
Weave in ends.
Fringe: (Make 6)
Cut 3, 12″ strands to make one fringe bunch.
Attach to bottom of the bag. Fold fringe bunch in half; insert hook through the right side of bag edge and lay bunch at the folded point over the hook; pull the bunch through, from back to front, just enough to create a loop; set aside hook and use your hands to fold the loop over the edge of the project, and pull the ends of the strand through the loop. Pull tight.
Repeat evenly across. Trim, if necessary.
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June 17, 2019
Boomerang Shawl Basic Recipe
Boomerang Shawl Basic Recipe
This week on Ask Me Monday, I show how easy it is to design your own Boomerang Shawl (or shawlette) using a basic recipe. This method works with any weight yarn and corresponding sized needles and is a great option when you’re unsure if you have enough yardage for a traditional, triangle shawl, as the shape forms almost immediately which makes it wearable at any point that it’s long enough to drape around your neck or shoulders.
This episode of Ask Me Monday is sponsored by Knitter’s Pride/ KnitPro
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Boomerang Shawl Basic Recipe: Video Tutorial
MATERIALS
Any weight yarn
Knitter’s Pride Ginger Circular Needles
Tip: Using a sock to dk weight yarn on larger needles (like US 8-9/5-5.5 mm results in a really nice, drapey piece.
RECIPE: Cast on 3 or 5 stitches. Working over two rows, increase TWO stitches at end of a Right Side row, decrease ONE stitch at the end of a Wrong Side row. That’s it!
Boomerang Shawl Basic Recipe: How-to
A boomerang shawl is worked from one tip to the opposite, side angle edge. To create this shape, you’ll need to repeat 2 rows in a basic stitch like Stockinette, but you may choose to alter that by working in an occasional design feature like Garter ridges (as I did with the YarnYAY! boomerang shawlette, shown above), welts, a lace panel, or whatever. The only thing important to remember is that the increase/decrease recipe needs to be maintained throughout.
PATTERN SAMPLE V.1
CO 5 sts.
Row 1: K to last 2 sts, inc 1 (ex. YO, M1, lifted increase, etc.), k1, inc 1 (ex kfb, M1).
Row 2: P to last 3 sts, p2tog, p1.
Repeat Rows 1-2 until the piece is desired size. BO.
Something to consider: The above pattern is written in straight, Stockinettte stitch. That means that the edges may roll. If that’s an issue for you, simply adding 1-3 k sts on the ws edge rows will fix that. See below for what thay might look like.
CO 5 sts.
Row 1: K to last 2 sts, inc 1 (ex. YO, M1, lifted increase, etc.), k1, inc 1 (ex kfb, M1).
Row 2: K2, p to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1.
Repeat Rows 1-2 until the piece is desired size. BO.
Have fun experimenting. Don’t forget to tag @vckiehowell when you do!
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June 13, 2019
June YarnYAY! Boxes Now Available!
YarnYAY! June Boxes
YarnYAY! June boxes are now available. This month, we only have 60 new-subscriber spots open, so grab one while you can!
Subscription is $35 + $6 flat rate (US) shipping. This month’s box is valued at over $48! Here’s what it includes:
1 hank of Mrs. Crosby Satchel (100% Merino; 370 yds) in color: Bahama Woodstar
Boomerang Shawlette KNIT Pattern by VH
Triangle Shawlette CROCHET Pattern by VH
Flatter Blocking Spray by Soak
Flox Stitch Marker Tool by Floops
Finger Digital Row Counter
Access into our Facebook group where we stitch along, do exclusive giveaways, post tutorials, and host interview/events with industry experts.
June (Box #14) supports FIVE independent, women-run business.
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June 10, 2019
Rope Coasters
Rope Coasters Pattern
This week on Ask Me Monday, I show how to create circles using rope and crochet which can be used as a base of a basket or for our project, Rope Coasters. In this tutorial, I show how to create the center ring to begin the circle, how to join the rope and crochet around it, how to crochet in a spiral, and how to create a sweet, bobble edging. Watch the tutorial, then follow the pattern below to make this week’s project!
This episode of Ask Me Monday is sponsored by Knitter’s Pride/ KnitPro
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Cotton Rope Coasters Pattern
MATERIALS
Approx 50 yds of sock to dk weight yarn
Approx 4-5 yds. (.9-1 oz.) light-weight cotton rope
Size G/4 mm Knitter’s Pride Waves crochet hook
Removable stitch marker
FINISHED SIZE
4” wide
SPECIAL STITCH
Bobble = [YO, insert hook and pull through next st] four times, YO and pull through all loops on hook.
DIRECTIONS (Make 2)
With yarn, ch 2.
Base:
Round 1: 6sc in 2nd ch from hook. Join round; place marker. — 6 sts
This is the only time you’ll join rnds. From here, you’ll work in a spiral, moving the marker up as you go, and using it as your guide. Please note, the marker will a space to the left every spiral round.
Spiral Round 2: Hold rope parallel to piece, leaving an inch or so overlapping. Insert hook into next stitch (counts as sc), YO over rope, sc over rope in next st, *2sc over rope in next st, sc over rope in next st; rep from * around spiral to marker. Do not join. Pull rope so it’s buried under stitches — 12 sts
Spiral Round 3: Continue around spiral as follows: *2sc over rope in next st, sc over rope in next 2 sts; rep from * around spiral to marker. Do not join. — 18 sts
Spiral Round 4: Continue around spiral as follows: *2sc over rope in next st, sc over rope in next 3 sts; rep from * around spiral to marker. Do not join. — 24 sts
Spiral Round 5: Continue around spiral as follows: *2sc over rope in next st, sc over rope in next 4 sts; rep from * around spiral to marker. Do not join. — 30 sts
Spiral Round 6: Continue around spiral as follows: *2sc over rope in next st, sc over rope in next 5 sts; rep from * around spiral to marker. Do not join. — 36 sts
Cut and bury rope.
Edging:
Using YARN ONLY, work edging round as follows:
Next Round: *[Sl st, ch 3, bobble, ch 1] into next st, sc in next 2 sts; rep from * around. Join with a sl st.
Fasten off.
FINISHING
Weave in ends.
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June 3, 2019
Mosaic Stitch Sunglasses Sleeve
Mosaic Stitch Sunglasses Sleeve
This week on Ask Me Monday I show how to knit in color using the mosaic knitting method. Watch the replay of the video to see how easy it is to create intricate looking color work, without ever working with more than one color yarn at a time. Once you’ve got the gist of the technique, then take it for a spin by making the Mosaic Stitch Sunglasses Sleeve pattern below. Once you do, don’t forget to tag @vickiehowell with your finished project!
This episode of Ask Me Monday is sponsored by Knitter’s Pride/ KnitPro
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Mosaic Stitch Sunglasses Sleeve Pattern
MATERIALS
Small amounts (approx 15-20 yds) each of Valley Yarns Superwash Colors by Vickie Howell (100% superwash merino wool) in colors A) Manic Panic, B) Siracha, and C) Golden Girls –or equivalent worsted-weight yarn
Size U.S. 8/5mm Knitter’s Pride Needles (I used Zing! Needles)
Optional: Knitter’s Pride Row Counter Ring
Optional: Knitter’s Pride Waves H/5mm Crochet Hook
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
6″/15.25 cm Tall x 31⁄4″/8.25 cm
GAUGE
18 sts x 32 sts = 4″/10 cm in Garter Mosaic Stitch Pattern
Find ABBREVIATIONS here.
DIRECTIONS
Front:
With A, CO 15 sts.
Rows 1-2: Knit.
Rows 3-4: Knit
Join B.
Row 5 (RS): With B, *k3, sl 1 wyib; rep from * to last 3 sts, k3.
Row 6: With B, *K3, sl 1 wyif; rep from * to last 3 sts, k3.
Row 7: With A, *Sl 1 wyib, k1; rep from * to last 3 sts, k3.
Row 8: With A, *Sl 1 wyif, k1; rep from * to last 3 sts, k3.
Row 9: With B, *k3, sl 1 wyib; rep from * to last 3 sts, k3.
Rows 10: With B, *K3, sl 1 wyif; rep from * to last 3 sts, k3.
Rows 11-12: With A, knit.
Rows 3-12 establish Garter Mosaic Stitch Pattern.
Cut A.
Rows 13-14: With B, Knit.
Join C.
Row 15: With C, *k3, sl 1 wyib; rep from * to last 3 sts, k3.
Row 16: With C, *K3, sl 1 wyif; rep from * to last 3 sts, k3.
Row 17: With B, *Sl 1 wyib, k1; rep from * to last 3 sts, k3.
Row 18: With B, *Sl 1 wyif, k1; rep from * to last 3 sts, k3.
Row 19: With C, *k3, sl 1 wyib; rep from * to last 3 sts, k3.
Row 20: With C, *K3, sl 1 wyif; rep from * to last 3 sts, k3.
Rows 21-22: With B, Knit.
Cut B.
Rows 23-24: With C, Knit.
Join A.
Row 25: With A, *k3, sl 1 wyib; rep from * to last 3 sts, k3.
Row 26: With A, *K3, sl 1 wyif; rep from * to last 3 sts, k3.
Row 27: With C, *Sl 1 wyib, k1; rep from * to last 3 sts, k3.
Row 28: With C, *Sl 1 wyif, k1; rep from * to last 3 sts, k3.
Row 29: With A, *k3, sl 1 wyib; rep from * to last 3 sts, k3.
Row 30: With A, *K3, sl 1 wyif; rep from * to last 3 sts, k3.
Rows 31-32: With C, knit.
Cut C.
Rows 33-44: Repeat Rows 3-12.
Cut A; join B.
Rows 45-54: Repeat Rows 13-22.
Sleeve Bottom:
Rows 55-58 : With A, knit.
Cut A; join B.
Back:
From here, you’re going to reverse what you did for the Front as follows:
Rows 59-68: Repeat Rows 13-22.
Rows 69-78: Repeat Rows 3-12.
Rows 79-88: Repeat Rows 23-32.
Rows 89-98: Repeat Rows 13-22.
Rows 99-108: Repeat Rows 3-12.
Cut B.
Rows 109-112: With A Knit.
BO.
FINISHING
Fold the piece in half and seam up the sides using A and either a tapestry needle and mattress stitch, or a crochet hook and single crochet.
Weave in ends. Block if necessary.
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May 20, 2019
Brioche Stitch Pot Holder
Brioche Stitch Pot Holder
This week on Ask Me Monday, we revisit bi-color brioche stitch applied to make a Brioche Stitch Pot Holder. In this episode, I cover the Brioche stitch prep row, Brioche Purl stitch, Brioche stitch and bind off. Watch the video tutorial, then use the free pattern below to make your own pot holder. Be sure to tag @vickiehowell when you do!
This episode of Ask Me Monday is sponsored by Knitter’s Pride/ KnitPro
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Brioche Stitch Pot Holder: How-to
MATERIALS
25 yds Bulk-weight cotton or wool yarn, in colors: A and B. I used this.
Size U.S. 10.5, Knitter’s Pride Ginger Circular Needle (any length)
Tapestry needle
Optional: Size L Knitter’s Pride Waves Crochet Hook
This pot holder can be made with worsted-weight yarn, too. I’d suggest a CO number of 18 sts and a needle size of US 6/4 mm or smaller.
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
7″/18 cm wide x 7 1/2/19 cm tall
GAUGE
11 sts x 10 rows = 4″/10 cm in Brioche Stitch
SPECIAL STITCHES (See video for demonstration)
BP1 = Brioche Purl 1, purl together the slipped stitch and the YO from the row below.
BK1: Brioche Knit 1, knit together the slipped stitch and the YO from the row below.
DIRECTIONS
With A, CO 12 sts. Do not turn work.
Prep Row: (RS B, forms purl columns in B on RS) Slide work to other tip of needle and attach B wyif, *sl 1, yo, p1; rep from * across. Turn work.
Row 1: (WS A, forms purl columns in A) Wyif, *sl 1, yo, bp1 (purl together the slipped stitch and yo from row before); rep from *across. Do not turn, slide sts to opposite end of needle where B is attached.
Row 1: (WS B, forms knit columns in B) With B, *bk1 (knit together the slipped stitch and yo from row before), yf, sl 1, yo; rep from * across. Turn work.
Row 2: (RS A, forms knit columns in A) Maintain the B yo of last worked st by holding it under left needle to the back; with A, *bk1, yf, sl 1, yo; rep from * across. Do not turn, slide sts to opposite end of needle where B is attached.
Row 2: (RS B, forms purl columns in B) With B, wyif, *sl 1, yo, bp1; rep from * across. Turn work.
Repeat Rows 1 and 2 RS and WS with colors indicated, until pot holder measures 7 1/2″/ 19 cm and finishing with a RS B row.
BO using A as follows: K1, bp1, pass second stitch over first stitch on the RH needle (one st BO off.) Cont in this matter, knitting the knit stitches and bp1 ( the sl st and YO) while binding off.
FINISHING
Make Hanging Loop:
With a slip knot and crochet hook, attach A to corner of pot holder. Ch 12; join yarn in same place as you began; fasten off with a sl st.
Weave in ends.
Looking for More Brioche Stitch Primer Projects? Try these!
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