06.09.08
Patchwork Progress and the Eiffel Tower Stitch
I’ve collected a lot of cotton yarn over the last couple of years, and I decided to try to use it up by making a knit patchwork blanket.
It’s a great excuse to try out some new stitches as well. One of my favorites is the Eiffel Tower stitch (far right, second row from the bottom).
Eiffel Tower Stitch
Row 1: [k4, yo, k2 tog] until the end of the row.
Rows 2-6: k4, p1, [k5, p1] to last stitch, k1
Row 7: k1, yo, k2 tog, [k4, yo, k2 tog] to last 2 sts, k3
Rows 8-12: k1, p1, [k5, p1] to last 4 sts, k4
I think I’m probably about half done with this blanket. Right now, it could pass for a crib-sized baby blanket, but I think I’d like it to be bigger and more useful past the baby stage. I certainly have enough yarn to keep expanding!
emily said,
June 9, 2008 at 12:42 pm
Impressive - It looks beautiful Rachel! You inspire me to get more crafty.
Caitlin said,
June 15, 2008 at 11:13 pm
You\’re so creative! I\’m jealous. I wouldn\’t even know where to start.