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abbreviations |
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| beg |
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beginning |
| CA, CB |
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Colors A, B |
| K |
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knit |
| mm |
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millimeters |
| P |
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purl |
| pat |
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pattern |
| rep |
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repeat |
| St sts |
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Stockinette stitch (K 1 row, P 1 row) |
| st(s) |
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stitch (es) |
| tog |
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together (es) |
| yo |
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yarn over |
| * or ** |
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repeat whatever follows the * or ** as indicated |
| [] |
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work directions given in brackets the number of times specified |
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sizes |
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Directions are given for baby blanket; changes for regular and large size afghans are in parentheses.
Afghans measure approximately 34½ x 40 (48½ x 65, 63½ x 80)".
Hat circumference = 15" to fit most babies. |
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gauges |
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GAUGE: In St st - 8 sts = 4"; 12 rows = 4". CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size needles to obtain the gauge given. |
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instructions |
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AFGHANS
With CA cast on 69 (97, 127) sts.
Row 1: Knit.
Row 2: Knit.
Row 3: Purl.
Row 4: P1, * yo, P2tog; rep from * across.
Row 5: K1, * yo, K2tog; rep from * across.
Row 6: Knit.
Row 7: Purl.
** Cut CA. Join CB. Now work 15 rows (5") in Stockinette stitch with CB, begin Purl row, end Purl row. Cut CB. Join CA. Rep Rows 1- 7 with CA. **
Rep from ** to ** 4 (8, 10) more times or until required length. Bind off in Purl. Weave in ends.
HAT
With CA cast on 31 sts. Work in Stockinette stitch for 8", end P row.
Shape Top-Next Row: K1, * K2tog; rep from * across – 16 sts.
Next Row: * P2tog; rep from * across – 8 sts.
Cut yarn leaving a long end for sewing. Weave yarn through remaining sts, draw up tightly and fasten securely. Sew back seam. Make a 2" pom pon and attach to top of hat. |
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