
Been making some “snugglies” for shelter cats, using yarn that’s been around for years, & the web site (link below) where I found the patterns had this one:
Reversible knit uses worsted weight yarn in two complimentary colors (one for each side) and a circular needle or two double-pointed needles.
Cast on an even number of stitches to desired width.
Row 1: Using Color A, *k1, yarn to back, sl 1 purlwise, yarn to front; rep from * to end. Return to beginning of row WITHOUT turning work.
Row 2: Using Color B, *yarn to back, sl 1 purlwise, yarn to front, p1; rep from * to end. TURN.
Row 3: Using Color B, work same as Row 1.
Row 4: Using Color A, work same as Row 2.
Repeat these 4 rows for pattern. Finish off.
I figured these not-too-large squares or rectangles would be a good way to “get my feet wet” with alot of techniques I haven’t tried before, and if I make a mistake or two, the cats won’t care…LOL.
Anyway, in following the above directions exactly…after 5 rows I’ve got about 200 some stitches on the needles & thinkin’ WHAT am I doing wrong??? I’m thinkin’ the person who submitted it, forgot to add the ‘yarn to back’ direction before knitting…or wait…maybe the ‘yarn to front’ and ‘yarn to back’ directions are reversed. eeek. The finished snuggly (just a flat square or rectangle of knitted/crocheted/sewn fabric) in this case is supposed to be one color on one side & a different color on the other, attached on the sides.
I’m gonna go & take that out & try again, but if you can help in straightening me out with the pattern directions, I’d sure appreciate it.
Thanks so much!
You folks are the best.
Diane
Link to Snuggles Pattern Library:
Snuggles Library
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