For hand knitters
More hand knitting
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Key
When knitting odd numbered rows, read the chart from right to left.
When knitting even numbered rows, read the chart from left to right.
Cast on a multiple of 4 sts for this pattern.
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Hand Knitting Pattern
Openwork Choker
Original yarn used
Standard DK (100% Courtelle) [Light worsted]
Needles required
1 Pair No. 4mm
or equivalent
1 Cable needle (for cable version only)
Tension
The tension for this design is 14 stitches to 2 inches (5cm).
Check your tension - if less stitches use a finer needle, if more use a coarser
needle.
Abbreviations
Notes
As a guide, the illustrated chokers are 2 inches (5cm) wide by 14 inches (35cm)
long and knitted in 114 rows.
Pattern Chart (Plain version)
Repeating Pattern = K2tog, yfwd, K2
Knitted Choker (Plain version)
Cast on 14 sts
K 2 rows
Pattern row: s1, *K2tog, yfwd, K2* repeat from * to * 2 times more, K1
Repeat pattern row until work measures length required.
K 2 rows
Cast off
To fasten, sew on 3 small buttons at one short edge and use patterned holes as buttonholes.
Knitted Choker (Cable version)
Cast on 14 sts
K 2 rows
| Rows 3 - 21: |
s1, *K2tog, yfwd, K2* repeat from * to * 2 times more, K1 |
| Row 22: |
s1, K2tog, yfwd, K1, place next 3 sts on cable needle and leave at back
of work, K1, K2tog, yfwd, K first 2 stitches held on cable needle, transfer last
stitch on cable needle to left-hand needle, K2tog, yfwd, K3. |
Repeat rows 3 to 22 until work measures length required.
K 2 rows
Cast off
To fasten, sew on 3 small buttons at one short edge and use patterned holes as buttonholes.
More Ideas
- Use exotic yarns
- Add beads as you knit (find out how)
- Thread coloured ribbons or fancy yarns through the open work
- Tie or sew on small charms
- For a more delicate look, use fine yarn with finer needles
- To make a matching friendship bracelet, cast on 6 sts and knit each row as follows:
s1, K2tog, yfwd, K3
Detail of plain version
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Detail of cable version
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