Dots and Dashes
by Vicki Monthei
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Entire swatch - right side
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Detail of right side
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Detail of wrong side
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Entire swatch - wrong side
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Completed bind-off row
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Blocking the dashes closed to prevent gaping
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Dots and Dashes
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Morse code, anyone? This 1871 pattern is from Mrs. George (Anne Jane) Cupples’ booklet published in Edinburgh, Scotland. She was a prolific author of children’s books but wrote only 2 knitting booklets.
This swatch was so quick to knit up! There are just 8 pattern rows with a multiple of 6 stitches plus 4 optional edge stitches.
Idea: knit a date or initials in Morse code in a hem or scarf!
Skills needed: cast on, knit, purl, YO, k2tog, casting on in the middle of a row and bind off.
Gauge is not important in this pattern. Any block-able yarn/thread will work. Make a swatch to check gauge and appearance.
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About this yarn
by Lion Brand
Worsted
100% Cotton
186 yards
/
100
grams
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