Highland Tweed
Directions given are for Rug 18"x27".
Gauge: 3 sts = 1"; 3 rows = 1"
MATERIALS: 6 Skeins Home-Ties Variegated Kentucky Rug Yarn No. 113 in Main Color (M C) and 3 Skeins in Contrasting Color (C C).
1 Pr. Knitting Needles No. 9, 14"
To Make Rug: Using 2 strands of yarn, cast on 54 stitches with Contrasting Color (CC). * Knit across. Repeat from * for 7 rows; cut yarn, leaving about 3 inches; pick up Main Color (M C) and continue to knit back and forth for 6 rows; cut yarn again, leaving about 3", and again pick up C C and knit back and forth for 6 rows. Change color again to M C and knit back and forth for 45 rows. Continue to knit, 6 rows of C C, 6 rows of M C, and 8 rows of C C. Bind off.
When skein or ball runs out, splice about ½" and sew ends together with thread for 3 or 4 stitches, roll splice between fingers and it will be smooth.Other great patterns from New Designs for Every Purpose, Book No. 3.
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