The Potty Knitter: Mock Patch Work Throw

Design notes:

This throw’s design is created by the correct use of knit and purl stitches to create the pattern. It includes 5 unique patch designs that can be used to the knitter’s liking. The original design uses all 5 in sequence but the throw would look equally good using just 1 or 2 of the patch designs.

A cosy cushion could also be created by using only 4 patches to create a square.

Materials:

700-900gr of The Potty Knitter's Recycled Yarn or any 8-12ply yarn – used double.
One 8mm circular needle (easier on the wrists as the throw grows)

Should you be in a position of having a never shrinking stash of yarn, you can also use this design to use up all your left-over yarn by combining different ply yarns to create the same thickness as 2 strands of 12ply, for example, 3x8ply or a combination of 4, 8 and 12 ply to achieve a ply count between 24 and 26 – your imagination is your only limitation.

Stitch patterns:
The border of the throw and the in between edgings of each patch are worked in a single moss stitch: knit 1, purl 1 throughout, alternating the knit and purl stitches each row.
The patches are worked following the graphs: □ = knit, P = purl.
Please note: Graphs are showing the right side of the work, which means when working the wrong side, knit stitches become purl stitches and purl stitches become knit stitches.

Instructions:
Using the 8mm needles, cast on 97 stitches.
Work 14 rows in single moss stitch.
Row 15: work 10 stitches in moss stitch, (13 stitches according to graph, 3 stitches moss stitch), repeat between ( ) 3 times, work 13 stitches according to graph; work 10 stitches in moss stitch.
Rows 16 – 32: follow graphs and knit the moss stitches as they appear.
Next 6 rows: Moss stitch across all stitches.
Repeat the last 38 rows 3 times.
Next 18 rows: Follow graph of the last patches and in between moss stitches.
Next 14 rows: Single moss stitch.
Cast off loosely.

Finishing:
Sew in ends, press throw lightly.

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