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1:12 - Four Traditional Bedspreads
MATERIALS:
Chevron: Size 18 knitting needles, Danish Flower Thread, main colour A = 3 skeins, contrast B = 2 skeins, contrast C = 4 skeins. (Single Bed)
Rose Trellis: Size 20 knitting needles, Danish Flower Thread 11 skeins white. (Double Bed)
Jacob’s Rug: Size 18 knitting needles, Danish Flower Thread, 6 Black, 1 each Red, Blue, Yellow, Green. (Single Bed)
Tintagel: Size 20 knitting needles, Danish Flower Thread White 10 Skeins. (Single Bed)
NOTE: The following alternative threads can be used for this pattern, Koton Perle No 12, 1ply cotton - these are approximately 3 times longer than flower thread.
USEFUL INFORMATION
Each bedspread can easily be changed to fit different bed widths. At the beginning of each set of instructions is the number of stitches and measurement of each pattern. Use these details as follows:
The chevron bedspread pattern is worked in multiples of 12 stitches measuring 1/2”- the 135sts in the pattern are made up as follows:
11 repeats of 12 stitches plus 3 stitches for the edging.
To enlarge for a 41/2” bed add another 3 patterns of 12sts (171sts). This will add 1½” to the width of the bedspread.
Pattern designed by Lesley Roberts
Copyright © Nicola Smith 2018
The Knitting Lady
- First published: May 1998
- Page created: May 31, 2026
- Last updated: June 4, 2026 …
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