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Blue Girl (German Cross
Angora),
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Lace Rib Washcloth and Back
Scrubber
Pattern by
Maile Mauch
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Lace Rib
1 skein of knitting
worsted weight yarn in cotton, linen, soy or hemp
( This pattern works well in variegated as well as solid yarns)
Size 7or 8 (US) needles
Tapestry Needle or crochet hook
Washcloth
Cast on: 43 for large cloth and 31 for medium
B4= Border 4 stitches ( moss or garter stitch )
K2togbl= knit two together through the back loop. Creating a left angled
decrease stitch,
K2tog = Knit two together as to knit, creates a right angled decrease stitch.
Yo= yarn over, bring yarn from back between the two needles to the front of
the work. As you knit the next stitch it creates a new stitch. Anytime yarn
goes over a needle it creates a new stitch.
Knit 1 inch of Border, then begin pattern.
Pattern:
Row 1: B4,purl,B4.
Row 2: B4, *yo,k2togbl,k1,k2tog,yo,k1* to the last 10 stitches
yo,k2togbl,k1,k2tog,yo, B4.
Repeat these two rows till a border distance from desired length, end with row
1 ( rs), knit border. Bind off and weave in ends.
Back Scrubber
Cast on: 25 stitches
Pattern:
Row 1: B4,purl,B4.
Row 2: B4, *yo,k2togbl,k1,k2tog,yo,k1* to the last 10 stitches
yo,k2togbl,k1,k2tog,yo, B4.
Follow pattern above to desired length-sample is 16" length. Knit border bind
off all but three stitches. Slip stitches to double point needle and proceed
to make handle by making an I Cord, knitting the three stitches, do not turn
work, slide
work to other end of the needle, yarn in back, knit three stitches ( note:
first knit stitch at the end, tighten yarn up before stitching for a good
edge.) continue this till desired length of handle- sample is 9". Bind off and
attach end to the other side of the scrubber. Cast on 3 stitches on double
point needles, knit I cord for 9 inches, bind off and attach the ends to the
other end of the scrubber.
Gift giving ideas:
Put two washcloths in a large
Easter egg with soap,
bath salts and jelly beans, Make an Easter "pamper me" basket with washcloths
and matching back scrubber in an Easter basket with soap, bath salts, bubble
bath and Easter chocolates.
Samples knitted in:
EP Peaches and Cream Knitting Worsted: Spring Meadows medium cloth and Yellow
Back scrubber
Needles: Size 7 (US )
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