Bloc by Lisa Mutch

Bloc

Knitting
February 2013
DK (11 wpi) ?
5 stitches = 1 inch
in Stockinette stitch
US 5 - 3.75 mm
385 yards (352 m)
One size
English French
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Square blocks of colour, varying textures and contrasting ridges are used to create this stylish and boldly geometric set.

Materials:

Hat:
Approx. 210 yards of Northbound Knitting MCN DK
Colour A=70 yards, Colour B=70 yards, Colour C=70 yards
Size US 5 (3.75 mm) circular needle (or size needed to obtain gauge)
Size US 5 (3.75 mm) dpns (or size needed to obtain gauge)
1 stitch marker
Tapestry needle

Mittens:
Approx. 175 yards of Northbound Knitting MCN DK
Colour A=50 yards, Colour B=75 yards, Colour C=50 yards
Size US 5 (3.75 mm) dpns (or size needed to obtain gauge)
2 stitch markers
Stitch holder or scrap yarn
Tapestry needle

Gauge:
5 sts=1 inch in stockinette stitch

Finished Measurements:

Hat:
Circumference=18”
Length=11”

Mittens:
Wrist circumference=6”
Length=10”

Abbreviations Used:
K=Knit
P=Purl
St(s)=Stitch(es)
Pm=Place marker
Sm=Slip marker
K2tog=Knit 2 sts together
M1R=With left needle tip, lift strand between sts from back to front, knit into front of loop
M1L=With left needle tip, lift strand between sts from front to back, knit into back of loop
Kf&b=Knit into the front and back of the same stitch