Choices, Choices

Hi Friends of Spud & Chloë,

I have a couple of options worked up if you didn’t enjoy the Blackberry stitch square.

The first square choice (in the photo above) is called the Pennant Stitch (pg. 56 of Super Stitches Knitting).

Important Note: Remember only to make 5 squares total in Grass. The Dream Catcher Blanket has 25 squares total. My Grass squares will be a mix of different stitch patterns. You could do different stitch patterns for the Grass squares OR you could make 5 squares in the same stitch pattern. It is up to you!

Here is my take on the Pennant stitch:

Spud & Chloë Sweater in Grass

US size 7 needles or size to obtain gauge

Gauge: 5 stitches per inch in stockinette stitch

Pennant Square (make 5 or the number needed to have 5 squares in Grass):

Cast on 32 stitches.

Row 1 (right side): knit

Row 2: p1, *(k1, p4) repeat from * to the last stitch, p1

Row 3: k1, *(k3, p2) repeat from * to the last stitch, k1

Row 4: the same as row 3

Row 5: the same as row 2

Row 6: knit

Repeat rows 1-6 until the square measures 6 1/4 inches from the cast on edge. Try to end with an even row but it won’t make any difference if not. Most importantly, make sure your squares are consistent. Bind off. Cut the yarn leaving an 8-inch end. Pull the end through the remaining stitch.

The Pennant stitch pattern is another that looks great on both sides. This would make a terrific stitch pattern for a scarf if you are interested! I really like the look of this stitch pattern.

Option #2 (in the photo above):

The next stitch pattern choice is perhaps the simplest square yet but it has the most complicated name, The Andalusian Stitch (pg. 56 in Super Stitches Knitting).

Andalusian Square (make 5 or the number needed to have 5 squares in Grass):

Cast on 32 stitches.

Row 1 (right side): knit

Row 2: purl

Row 3: (k1, p1) repeat to the end of the row

Row 4: purl

Repeat rows 1-4 until the square measures 6 1/4 inches from the cast on edge. Bind off. Cut the yarn leaving an 8-inch end. Pull the end through the remaining stitch.

I set out all of my squares yesterday. I only have 2 open spots to fill! It is looking fantastic. It is like a citrus delight.

I hope you find something to suit your needs with these choices.