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Sunday, November 27, 2016

Better Dorm Boots for MEN! - Free Knitting pattern

Better Dorm Boots ©2016 Kris Basta

A very special thank you to fellow knitter Anne Goodwin for helping test this pattern. Due to tennis elbow I haven't been able to knit for a while. I had the pattern mostly written out but it's hard to make sure all is right without test knitting each size. Anne did just that, corrected numbers for me and tested the fit on most as well.

*to view or download the pdf file, scroll down to the end of the pattern and click on link.

Materials:

U.S. Size 9 (5.5mm) needles
Worsted weight yarn (use 2 strands of worsted held tog.)
Sole: 114(120, 130,140) yds
Slipper body: 124(136, 142, 158) yds
2 Stitch markers

Mens Sizes:

Sm (8-9), M (9.5-10.5), Lg (11-12), XL (13)
For womens sizes see here:
http://auntekristy.blogspot.com/2016/09/better-dorm-boots-free-knitting-pattern.html

Gauge: 14 sts = 4” in Stockinette (w strands held double)

Abbreviations:

k = knit
p = purl
yo = yarn over
sl-1 = slip one
PSSO = pass slipped stitch over
p2tog = purl 2 together
k2tog = knit 2 together
ssk = slip, slip, knit (see how to perform one of these descreases if you don't know, google it)
WS = wrong side
RS = right side
PM = place marker
Rep = repeat

DIRECTIONS: * you will use 2 strands held together throughout the whole slipper.

Starting with Sole:

Using sole color, Cast on 52(55, 57, 59) sts using a long-tail method and with 2 strands held together.
Row 1: Knit.
Row 2: K1, yo, k24(25,26,27), yo, k2(3,3,3), yo, k24(25,26,27), yo, k1. [56(59,61,63) sts] 
Row 3 and all odd rows: Knit. *knit the yo’s through the back of the loop.

Row 4: K2, yo, k24(25,26,27), yo, k4(5,5,5), yo, k24(25,26,27), yo, k2. [60(63,65,67)sts] 

Row 6: K3, yo, k24(25,26,27), yo, k6(7,7,7), yo, k24(25,26,27), yo, k3. [64(67,69,71)sts]

Row 8: K4, yo, k24(25,26,27), yo, k8(9,9,9), yo, k24(25,26,27), yo, k4. [68(71,73,75) sts] 

Row 10: K5, yo, K24(25,26,27), yo, k10(11,11,11), yo, k24(25,26,27), yo, k5. [72(75,77,79)sts] 

Row 12: Size Sm ONLY: K6, yo, k(24), yo, k6, yo, k6, yo, (k24), yo, k6. [77 sts]
Row 12: Size M ONLY: K6, yo, k32, yo, k31, yo, k6. [78 sts]
Row 12: Size L ONLY: K6, yo, k to last 6 sts, yo, k6. [79 sts]
Row 12: Size XL ONLY: K39, yo, k40. [80 sts]
Row 13: Knit (knit any yo's through the back of the loop)

FOOT

Change color now if making foot different color than sole.

Row 1: Knit
Row 2: (WS) P34(34,34,34,), PM, p9(10,11,12), PM, p34(34,34,34,). 
Row 3: K27(27,27,27), ssk 2x, k3tog, k9(10,11,12), sl-1, k2tog, psso, k2tog 2x, k27(27,27,27). [69(70,71,72) sts)

Row 4: Purl

Row 5: K23(23,23,23), ssk 2x, k3tog, k9(10,11,12), sl-1, k2tog, psso, k2tog 2x, k23(23,23,23). [61(62,63,64)sts]
Row 6: Purl

Row 7: K35(36,37,38), ssk,  turn. [60(61,62,63) sts]
Row 8: Sl-1, p9(10,11,12), p2tog,  turn. [59(60,61,62) sts]
Row 9: Sl-1, k9(10,11,12), ssk, turn.  [58(59,60,61) sts]
Row 10: Sl-1, p9(10,11,12), p2tog, turn. [57(58,59,60) sts]

Rows 11-26: Repeat rows 9 and 10. [41(42,43,44) sts]

Row 27: (RS) Sl-1, k9(10,11,12), ssk, DON’T TURN, k14(14,14,14). [40(41,42,43) sts]

Row 28: P24(25,26,27), p2tog, p14(14,14,14). [39(40,41,42) sts]

Row 29: Size S/M ONLY: (Removing markers as you come to them) Knit. Now proceed to row 32.
Row 29: Size L/XL ONLY: (Removing markers as you come to them) Knit.
Row 30: Size L/XL ONLY: Purl
Row 31: Size L/XL ONLY: Knit

Row 32: P1, p2tog, p2tog, p across to last 5 sts, p2tog, p2tog, p1.
[35(36,37,38) sts]

Row 33: Knit
Row 34: Purl

Rows 35-36: Rep rows 33 and 34 once more.
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RIBBED CUFF

Row 37: Sizes S/L ONLY: [k1,p1] 8(-,8,-)x more, k2tog, p1, [k1,p1] to end. [34(-,36,-) sts]
Row 37: Size M/XL ONLY: [k1, p1] to end.
Rows 38-45: Work 8 rows of 1x1 rib.

Bind off loosely.

Sew seam using single strand of matching color(s). I turn the slipper inside out and seam using a simple whipstitch. Take care to make your stitches small and close together for best results.

Weave in any loose ends.

Wear and enjoy!

P.S. I spray the bottoms with the spray version on Plasti-dip to make my soles non-skid.

To view or download this pattern click here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1eh44Sd8b0dSyABl2MHYuEzWOyUbFPxdC/view?usp=sharing

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Saturday, March 26, 2016

Free Crochet Pattern - Ahh Spa Slippers for Men

Spaaaah comfortable.

Now in Men's sizes!
This pattern has been fully tested by a wonderful group of Ravelry testers.
Working a sequence of front loop only and back loop only makes for a unique shaping. Yarn held double, large hook size and SC's throughout, this works up SUPER fast! These are soft and squooshy and would make a wonderful gift. Very easy, I would call this a easy-intermediate pattern.
To Download, View, or Print this pattern please scroll all the way down past the pictures and click on the link.
For Women's sizes click here: Ahh Spa Slippers for Women

Materials/Tools

Worsted weight yarn (held double) 240-325 yds
Size J (6mm) Crochet hook
Darning needle
1 stitch marker (or paper clip if you're desperate!)

Gauge:

3 sc per inch & 3.5 rows per inch in sc.

Mens Sizes: Sm(M, L, XL)

SM = 8/9, M = 9.5/10.5, L =11/12, XL =12.5/13.5

Abbreviations:

sc = single crochet
sc2tog = single crochet 2 together
sctbl = single crochet through back loop
sctfl = single crochet through front loop
sc2togtbl = single crochet 2 together through back loop
ch1 = chain 1
slst = slip stitch
rep = repeat

References:

Magic ring for crochet: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sLUaywX0-WE

Did you do a gauge swatch? If not, don't be mad if your slipper is too small/large....

Directions

* You will use 2 strands of Yarn held together throughout

Using Magic ring, sc 8(8,9,9) in ring, join with slst.

1. Ch1, 2 sc in join and 2 sc in each sc, join with slst in top of ch1 . 16(16,18,18) scs
2. Sm ONLY: Ch1, 2 sc in join and 2 sc in each of next 6 scs, 1 sc, 2 sc in each of next 7 sc, 1 sc. (30) scs
M ONLY: Ch1, 2sc in join and 2 sc in each sc. (32) scs
L ONLY: Ch1, 1 sc in join, 2 sc in each of next 7 scs, 1 sc, 2 sc in each of next 8 sc, 1 sc. (33) scs
XL ONLY: Ch1, 1 sc in join, 2 sc in each of next 8 sc, 1 sc, 2 sc in each of last 8 scs. (34) scs

*Now you will work in rounds, no need to join with slst just go right to next stitch in round.

3. 11(12,12,13) sctfl, 2 sctbl, 2 sctfl, 11(12,13,13) sctbl, 2 sctfl, 2 sctbl.

4. Rep step 3 for 14(14,15,16) more rounds. You should have 15(15,16,17) ridges on bottom of foot. (do not count the last row you worked, just the visible ridges in previous rows.

At this point you should try it on, the ridges are at the bottom of the foot. Your slipper foot should be of length to fit about like this (pictures below) and should be about 1" (ish) from the crook of your foot/ankle. *You can always add one more row or pull out one more row to get the right foot length, just make sure to count your ridges to make the second one the same way.

Now you will turn and work on the heel, on just 19(20,21,21) sts. (you are no longer working in the round). Normally you ch1 and turn but for these slippers you do NOT ch1 when you turn. Simply turn, making sure you do not skip the first sc.

5.  19(20,21,21) sc, turn.

6.  Rep last row 6x(7x,8x,9x) more.

7.  7(7,7,7) sc, sc2tog, 1(2,3,3) sc, sc2tog, 7(7,7,7) sc. 17(18,19,19) sts


8.   6(6,6,6) sc, sc2tog, 1(2,3,3) sc, sc2tog, 6(6,6,6)

15(15,17,17) sts

9. Pull up your last loop slightly, just so it doesn't come undone, pull out the hook, fold heel in half as shown in picture, insert hook from the opposite side of the last stitch worked. Grab loop and pull it through the opposite side, ch1. Please note that there will be a gap/hole created where the two sides of the heel come together - this is correct, you will stitch that closed later.

Now you will work in the round again making the cuff of the slipper.

10. 10(11,12,13) sc down the side of the slipper, 11(12,12,13) sc across the top (front) of slipper, 10(11,12,13) sc across the other side of slipper, use marker to mark the beginning sc, no need to join with a slst, just keep working in the round. 31(34,36,39) sts

11. 9(10,11,12) sctbl, sc2togtbl, 9(10,10,11) sctbl, sc2togtbl, 9(10,11,12) sctbl. Remove marker from row below and now place in first sc. 29(32,34,37) sts

12. 8(9,10,11) sctbl, sc2togtbl, 9(10,10,11) sctbl, sc2togtbl, 8(9,10,11) sctbl, join with a slst into top of first sc.

Cut yarn, fasten off.

Turn slipper inside out to stitch the open gap. Use a darning needle and a tail of yarn.

Also make sure you secure the tail from the original magic ring so that it does not come undone.

To Download, view, or print this pattern, click on the link for the PDF file:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_oZ8-XeMq3pU0F5bDJxNzhkbGc/view?usp=sharing

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Monday, March 14, 2016

Free Crochet Pattern: Ahh Spa Slippers for Women

Spaaaah comfortable.

This pattern has been fully tested by a wonderful group of Ravelry testers.
Working a sequence of front loop only and back loop only makes for a unique shaping. Yarn held double, large hook size and SC's throughout, this works up SUPER fast! These are soft and squooshy and would make a wonderful gift. Very easy, I would call this a easy-intermediate pattern.
To Download, View, or Print this pattern please scroll all the way down past the pictures and click on the link.
For Men's sizes click here: Men's Ahh Spa Slippers

Materials/Tools

Worsted weight yarn (held double) 200-295 yds
Size J (6mm) Crochet hook
Darning needle
1 stitch marker (or paper clip if you're desperate!)

Gauge:

3 sc per inch & 3.5 rows per inch in sc.

Sizes: Sm(M, L, XL)

SM = 6/7.5, M = 8/9, L =9.5/10, XL =10.5/11

Abbreviations:

References:

Magic ring for crochet: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sLUaywX0-WE

Did you do a gauge swatch? If not, don't be mad if your slipper is too small/large....

Directions

* You will use 2 strands of Yarn held together throughout

Using Magic ring, sc 7(,7,8,8) in ring, join with slst.

1. Ch1, 2 sc in join and 2 sc in each sc, join with slst in top of ch1 . 14(14,16,16) scs
2. SM/M/XL ONLY: Ch1, 2sc in join and 2 sc in each sc. 28(28,---,32) scs
LG ONLY: Ch1, 2 sc in join and 2 sc in each of next 6 scs, 1 sc, 2 sc in each of next 7 sc, 1 sc. (30) scs

*Now you will work in rounds, no need to join with slst just go right to next stitch in round.

3. 10(10,11,12) sctfl, 2 sctbl, 2 sctfl, 10(10,11,12) sctbl, 2 sctfl, 2 sctbl.

4. Rep step 3 for 12(13,14,14) more rounds. You should have 13(14,15,15) ridges on bottom of foot. (do not count the last row you worked, just the visible ridges in previous rows.

Now you will turn and work on the heel, on just 18(18,19,20) sts. (you are no longer working in the round). Normally you ch1 and turn but for these slippers you do NOT ch1 when you turn. Simply turn, making sure you do not skip the first sc.

5. 18(18,19,20) sc, turn.

6. Rep last row 6x(6x,6x,7x) more.

7. 6(6,7,7) sc, sc2tog, 2(2,1,2) sc, sc2tog, 6(6,7,7) sc. 16(16,17,18) sts

8. Size Sm & Med ONLY: 5(5,-,-) sc, sc2tog 3x, 5(5,-,-) scs.
Size Lg & XL ONLY: -(-, 6,6) sc, sc2tog, -(-,1,2) sc, sc2tog, -(-,6,6)
13(13,15,16) sts

9. Pull up your last loop slightly, just so it doesn't come undone, pull out the hook, fold heel in half as shown in picture, insert hook from the opposite side of the last stitch worked. Grab loop and pull it through the opposite side, ch1. Please note that there will be a gap/hole created where the two sides of the heel come together - this is correct, you will stitch that closed later.

Now you will work in the round again making the cuff of the slipper.
10. 10(10,10,11) sc down the side of the slipper, 10(10,11,12) sc across the top (front) of slipper, 10(10,10,11) sc across the other side of slipper, use marker to mark the beginning sc, no need to join with a slst, just keep working in the round. 30(30,31,34) sts
11. 9(9,9,10) sctbl, sc2togtbl, 8(8,9,10) sctbl, sc2togtbl, 9(9,9,10) sctbl. Remove marker from row below and now place in first sc. 28(28,29,32) sts
12. 8(8,8,9) sctbl, sc2togtbl, 8(8,9,10) sctbl, sc2togtbl, 8(8,8,9) sctbl, join with a slst into top of first sc.
Cut yarn, fasten off.

Turn slipper inside out to stitch the open gap. Use a darning needle and a tail of yarn.
Also make sure you secure the tail from the original magic ring so that it does not come undone.

To Download, view, or print this pattern, click on the link for the PDF file:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_oZ8-XeMq3pczJ0Zzl6aUhiZ1k/view?usp=sharing

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Monday, April 14, 2014

Crocodilly Mocs for Women - Free Pattern!

These fun moc style slippers have an added touch to the cuff. I’ve always liked the crochet version of the crocodile stitch, although this is not quite the same, it still offers a nice reptillian texture.Pattern calls for chunky yarn but you can use (I did) Dbl strands of worsted to get the same gauge. One word of caution, please take a look at the crocodile stitch video first so that you understand the stitches, as using double strands makes it a little harder to see them. (not too hard though). :)
A video reference is included so you can learn the crocodile stitch.
These knit up super fast! If you need a quick gift this is it.
I would rate this pattern between easy-intermediate. Check my other postings, I have posted a version of this for newborns as well.
To download, view or print this pattern, scroll down past the pictures and click on the link.
Enjoy!

Materials:
Chunky yarn (you can use 2 strands of worsted tog. But make sure you watch the crocodile stitch video so that you fully understand it – dbl strands make it harder to see your stitches but not that big of a deal).

Sole: 92(100, 114) yds

Slipper body: 92(110, 124) yds

Cuff: 58(68, 68) yds

U.S. Size 9 (5.5mm) needles

Sizes: Sm (6-7.5), M/L (8-9), XL (9.5-10.5)

Gauge: 14 sts = 4” in Stockinette

Abbreviations:

k = knit
p = purl
yo = yarn over
sl1 = slip one
PSSO = pass slipped stitch over
p2tog = purl 2 together
k2tog = knit 2 tog
ssk = slip, slip, knit (see how to perform one of these descreases if you don't know, google it)
wyif = with yarn in front
wyib = with yarn in back
yon = yarn over needle (same as yarn around needle)
WS = wrong side
RS = right side
PM = place marker

Starting with Sole:

Using sole color, Cast on 47(50,52) sts using a long-tail method.

Row 1: Knit.

Row 2: K1, yo, k22(23,24), yo, k1(2,2), yo, k22(23,24), yo, k1. [51(54,56) sts] 

Row 3 and all odd rows: Knit. *knit the yo’s through the back of the loop.

Row 4: K2, yo, k22(23,24), yo, k3(4,4), yo, k22(23,24), yo, k2. [55(58,60)sts] 

Row 6: K3, yo, k22(23,24), yo, k5(6,6), yo, k22(23,24), yo, k3. [59(62,64)sts]

Row 8: K4, yo, k22(23,24), yo, k7(8,8), yo, k22(23,24), yo, k4. [63(66,68) sts] 

Row 10: K5, yo, k22(23,24), yo, k9(10,10), yo, k22(23,24), yo, k5. [67(70,72)sts] 

Row 12: Size Sm ONLY: k6, yo, k22, yo, k11, yo, k22, yo, k6. [71sts]

Row 12: Sizes M/L & XL ONLY: K6, yo, k(23,24), yo, k6, yo, k6, yo, (k23,24), yo, k6. [75,77 sts]

Row 13: Sizes Sm & M/L proceed to #1 of foot. Size XL: Knit one row.

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FOOT

Change color now if making foot different color than sole.

Row 1: Size Sm ONLY: (RS) Knitting all yo’s thru the back of the loop, k34, k2tog, k35. [70 sts]

Row 1: Size M/L ONLY: (RS) K across (knit the yo’s through the back of the loop).

Row 1: Size XL ONLY: (RS) Knit

 Row 2: (WS) P31(33,34), PM, p8(9,9), PM, p31(33,34). 

Row 3: K24(26,27), ssk 2x, k3tog, k8(9,9), sl-1, k2tog, psso, k2tog 2x, k24(26,27). [62(67,69)sts)

Row 4: Purl. 

Row 5: K20(22,23), ssk 2x, k3tog, k8(9,9), sl-1, k2tog, psso, k2tog 2x, k20(22,23). 54(59,61)sts]

Row 6: Purl. 

Row 7: K31(34,35), ssk, turn. [53(58,60) sts]

Row 8: Sl-1, p8(9,9), p2tog, turn. [52(57,59) sts]

Row 9: Sl-1, k8(9,9), ssk, turn.  [51(56,58) sts]

Row 10: Sl-1, p8(9,9), p2tog, turn. [50(55,57) sts]

Rows 11-26: Repeat rows 9 &10. [34(39,41)sts]

 Row 27: (RS) Sl-1, k8(9,9), ssk, DON’T TURN, k11(13,14). [33(38,40)sts]

Row 28: P20(23,24), p2tog, p11(13,14). [32(37,39) sts]

Row 29: Removing markers as you come to them, knit one row.

Row 30: Size Sm ONLY: P1, p2tog, p to last 3 sts, p2tog, p1. [30 sts].

Row 30: Sizes M/L & XL ONLY: P1, p2tog, p2tog, p across to last 5 sts, p2tog, p2tog, p1 [33, 35sts]

Row 31: Knit.

Row 32: Purl.

Row 33: Size Sm ONLY: P1, k1, repeat across. *NOTE, if changing color for cuff, please change on the last stitch of this row, knitting that last stitch in your new color.

Row 33: Size M/L ONLY: [p1, k1] 8x, p2tog, k1, [p1, k1] to end. (32,34 sts) *NOTE, if changing color for cuff, please change on the last stitch of this row, knitting that last stitch in your new color.

Row 33 & 34: Size XL ONLY: Repeat rows 31 & 32 once more.

Row 35: Size XL ONLY: [p1, k1] 8x, p2tog, k1, [p1, k1] to end. (32,34 sts) *NOTE, if changing color for cuff, please change on the last stitch of this row, knitting that last stitch in your new color.

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CUFF

Begin Crocodile Stitch for cuff. To see/learn this stitch pattern see video here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HjHGYfMM5C4

Row 1: (WS) Sl-1 wyib, then bring yarn to front, *sl-1, yon, p1, repeat from * to last st, k1.

Row 2: (RS) Sl-1 wyib, then bring yarn to front, *p1, sl-2, yon, repeat from * to last st, k1.

Row 3: (WS) Sl-1 wyib, *k3tog, p1, repeat from * to last st, k1.

Row 4: (RS) Sl-1, wyib, *k1, p1, repeat from * to last st, k1.

Row 5-12: repeat rows 1-4 twice more.

Row 13: (WS) Do not slip 1^st st, Bind off in p1, k1.

Sew seam using single strand. I turn the slipper inside out and seam using a simple whipstitch. Take care to make your stitches small and close together for best results.

To Download, View, or Print this pattern, click on the link below:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_oZ8-XeMq3pdW1ZSEc5dVJPYjQ/edit?usp=sharing

Questions? feel free to email me: kris@kriskrafter.com

Comments? would love to hear your comments about the pattern and better yet, would love to see projects posted on Ravelry so we can see your work!

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Sunday, April 13, 2014

Crocodilly Mocs for Newborns - Free Pattern!

Crocodilly Mocs
I love the way the crochet version of the crocodile stitch looks, I wanted booties that had a similar crocodile type cuff but knitted. Here it is. Not quite as heavy in the texture but I really like it!
To Download or print the pattern, scroll down past the pictures on click on the link.

Materials & Tools

Worsted weight yarn approx. 105 yds.
U.S. Size 6 knitting needles

Gauge: 5 sts per inch.

Abbreviations:
K = knit
P = purl
k2tog = knit 2 together
p2tog = purl 2 together
sl 1 = slip one
psso = pass slipper stitch over
yo = yarn over
yon = yarn over needle
wyif = with yarn in front
wyib = with yarn in back
WS = wrong side
RS = right side

INSTRUCTIONS: Starting at the sole....

Using Long tail cast-on, cast on 23 stitches.
Row 1: K1, yo, k10, yo, k1, yo, k10, yo, k1. [27 sts.]
Rows 2, 4, 6: Knit (knit the yo's through the back of the stitch)
Row 3: K2, yo, k10, yo, k3, yo, k10, yo, k2. [31 sts.]
Row 5: K3, yo, k10, yo, k5, yo, k10, yo, k3. [35 sts.]

Row 7: (RS) Knit
Row 8: (WS) Purl
Row 9: (RS) Knit
Row 10: (WS) Purl
Row 11: (RS) Knit
Row 12: (WS) Purl
Row 13: (RS) K19, sl 1, k2tog, PSSO, turn.
Row 14: (WS) sl 1, p5, p3tog, turn.
Row 15: (RS) sl 1, k5, sl 1, k1, PSSO, turn.
Row 16: (WS) sl 1, p5, p2tog, turn.
Row 17: (RS) sl 1, k5, sl 1, k1, PSSO, turn.
Row 18: (WS) sl 1, p5, p2tog, turn.
Row 19: (RS) sl 1, k5, sl 1, k1, PSSO, turn.
Row 20: (WS) sl 1, p5, p2tog, turn.
Row 21: (RS) sl 1, k5, sl 1, k1, PSSO, knit to last 4 sts, k2togtbl, k2.
Row 22: (WS) P14, p2tog, purl to last 4 sts, p2tog, p2.
Row 23: (RS) [P1, k1] 4x, p2tog, k1, *p1, k1, rep fom * to end. 20 sts.

Begin Crocodile stitch for cuff. To see/learn this stitch pattern see video here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HjHGYfMM5C4

Row 24: (WS) sl 1 wyib, then bring yarn to front, *sl 1, yon, p1, repeat from * to last st, k1.

Row 25: (RS) sl 1 wyib, then bring yarn to front, *p1, sl 2, yon, repeat from * to last st, k1.
Row 26: (WS) sl 1 wyib, *k3tog, p1, repeat from * to last st, k1.
Row 27: (RS) sl 1, wyib, *k1, p1, repeat from * to last st, k1.
Row 28-31: repeat rows 24-27 once more.
Row 32: (WS) Bind off in p1, k1. Cut yarn and leave 12” tail for seaming.

Sew Seam.
*special thanks to Ravelry user Minky for letting me use her photo (below).

To view, download or print click on the link below:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_oZ8-XeMq3pTjcxcURVc3JhSkk/edit?usp=sharing

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