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Colourful Caterpillar Knitalong Part 7
Colourful Caterpillar Knitalong Part 7

Colourful Caterpillar Knitalong Part 7

Designer: Carol Meldrum
  • NEEDLES

    3.75mm, 4mm, both straight, 3.75mm double-pointed, two
  • SIZE

    Squares: 13cm; Caterpillar: 96cm long
  • SKILL LEVEL

    Beginner
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What you need to know

Combine smooth stocking stitch with the soft ridges of garter stitch in this subtly tactile pattern. We’ve upped the ante with a two-colour sequence too. You can carry the stripe shade up the side of the work so you don’t need to cut it, but twist the strands on every alternate row to prevent large loops.

Carol Meldrum

Carol Meldrum

LKT Designer

Discover colourwork and texture with this tactile toy. Each segment is based around a simple square and features a different technique.

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How to: work stocking stitch
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How to: work stocking stitch

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Stocking stitch alternates a row of knit stitches with a row of purl stitches. This creates a knitted fabric that is smooth on the right side (with purl stitches forming the bumpy wrong side).

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  • Project information

    Yarn Cygnet 100% Pure Superwash Wool
    Yarn Colours shades (A) 2817 Everglade, (B) 2185 Geranium (C) 2155 Gold, (D) 2156 Bluebell, (E) 2195 Cream, (F) 217 Black, one 50g ball of each
    Needles 3.75mm, 4mm, both straight, 3.75mm double-pointed, two
    Additional Safety toy stuffing; Felt: white; Sewing needle and thread; Tapestry needle
    Tension Square 22 sts x 30 rows; 10cm x 10cm; Stocking stitch; 4mm needles
  • About the designer

    Carol Meldrum

    Carol Meldrum

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