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FREE PATTERN – KNIT

Today’s pattern is Tunnel Lace.  It is worked in a multiple of 3 + 2 sts.  I kept the border very simple on this one; one knit row at beginning and end of pattern and one knit stitch at the beginning and end of every row.

 The pattern gives the appearance of little tunnels running through it. I think it would be very pretty worked up into an afghan.

Tunnel Lace Dishcloth

approx. size: 10”x 10”

Materials:

Cotton Yarn (I used Lily Sugar ‘n Cream)

Size 8 Knitting Needles

Abbreviations:

K   knit                                                                   P   purl

st(s)   stitch(es)                                                    YO   yarn over

tog   together                                                        rep   repeat

Note: Take care when purling 3 tog that you do not ‘drop’ the any of the 3 sts.

Cast on 42 sts.

Row 1: K2 tog, K to last 2 stitches, K2 tog (40)

Begin Pattern:

Row 1 (right side): K1, P2,  *YO, K1, P2; rep from *to last st, K1.

Row 2: K3, *P3, K2; rep from * to end; ending last repeat K3.

Row 3: K1, P2, *K3, P2; rep from * to last st; K1.

Row 4: K3, *P3 tog, K2; rep from * to end; ending last repeat K3.

Repeat these 4 rows eleven times more.

Knit 1 row.

Bind off in knit.

Weave in loose ends.

(close-up of pattern stitch)

Happy Knitting!