Above: A swatch of the stitch pattern used in this tidy.
In Words
Abbreviations
Sl 1 = slip 1
K = knit
P = purl
K2tog = knit two together
Yo = yarn over
Pattern
Cast on a number of stitches divisible by 24 + 5. The original pattern recommends 125 sts but does not state the thickness of the yarn or needle size used.
Row 1 (RS): sl 1, k2, *k2tog 4 times, (yo, k1) seven times, yo, k2tog 4 times, p1; repeat from * three times, k2tog 4 times, (yo, k1) seven times, yo, k2tog 4 times, k3
Rows 2 and 4 (WS): sl 1, k2, *p23, k1; repeat from * to last sts, k2
Row 3: sl 1, k2, k23, *p1, k23; repeat from * to last 3 sts, k3
Repeat these four rows until your tidy is the desired length. Cast off.
Charted
Cast on a number of stitches divisible by 24 + 5. The original pattern recommends 125 sts but does not state the thickness of the yarn or needle size used.
Repeat these four rows until your tidy is the desired length. Cast off.