The favorite kid in my life will soon be packing his bags and heading for college up north. So to prepare for his departure to the Big Apple I decided to make him a few items to remind him of the comforts of home. My son Max really wanted a warm and cozy blanket and loved the feel of our new alpaca line; and being in New York City the colors had to be black and grey. When toting this cuddly concoction between stores, customers have loved the pattern--a reversible masculine houndstooth--so I thought I'd share it with you all on this chilly Florida morning. Thank you Anne for the pattern!! Max is going to love it!! xo RTMax's Houndstooth Blanket Finished Size 50" by 72" (He's tall!)
Materials
10 Skeins Robin Turner Gourmet Fibers' Bolivian Alpaca Light Grey (A)
10 skeins Robin Turner Gourmet Fibers' Bolivian Alpaca Black (B)
One 36" size 10 circular needle
DEFINITIONS--Note Pattern is worked in a multiple of 3 if you want a different size.
YIF= Yarn in Front
YIB= Yarn in Back
S1= Slip one stitch purlwise
HOLD 2 STRANDS OF YARN TOGETHER THROUGHOUT PATTERN.
With A cast on 201 sts.
Knit one row.
Begin 4 row pattern as follows and work until desired length. Finish by working one more additional row in A, then BO all sts loosely.
HOUNDSTOOTH PATTERN SEQUENCE
With COLOR A
Row 1: *YIF, S1, YIB, K2; repeat from * to end of row.
Row 2: Knit across row.
With COLOR B
Row 3: *K2, YIF, S1, YIB; repeat from * to end of row
Row 4: Knit across row.
If you follow this pattern exactly it makes a nice tight selvedge up the sides. It's also a great pattern for a gent's scarf and looks handsome in beige and chocolate brown.
Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah to All!!
