Carriage Cover by Jo Sharp

Carriage Cover

Knitting
June 2001
DK (11 wpi) ?
31 stitches and 39 rows = 4 inches
in Chevron Pattern
US 5 - 3.75 mm
963 yards (881 m)
Approx. = 29 x 39 in. / 74 x 99 cm
English

For Intermediate Knitters

Squares are made separately in a stripe-and-chevron pattern, making this a fine on-the-go project. The squares are sewn together, alternating their directions. An easy cable border is attached later to frame this knitted treasure.

YARN:
Jo Sharp 8-Ply DK (1.75 oz/50g):

  • 4 balls of #319 violet (A)
  • 1 ball of #327 navy (B)
  • 1 ball of #307 wine (C)
  • 1 ball of #316 jade (D)
  • 1 ball of #318 forest (E)
  • 1 ball of #326 ruby (F)

OTHER MATERIALS:

  • US 5 (3.75 mm) needles
  • Cable needle
  • Tapestry needle (for sewing up after)

GAUGE:
31 sts x 39 rows to 5 inches (12.5 cm) over Chevron patt., using size 5 (3.75 mm) needles