Creating my own pattern as I go. Size 5 needles, cast on 175 stitches. Figure at about 6 stitches/inch, size will be around 28 inches wide. Knitting in the round and planning to do my first ever steeking. (scary thought) Look at other patterns knitted in round and steeked to find how do to. 168 stitches are pattern stitches and the remaining 7 are for steek. The seven are P1, K5, P1.

Use markers at every size of the seven steek stitches and then every 12 stitches.

Using a variety of 6 and 12 stitch graphs found in other patterns and created on my own. Want this to be a unique one of a kind with bright colors for first

August 15 - 24 inches of patterning done. I think I’ll work up to 30 inches. Will go into holding pattern while we take our trip to Denmark and Norway.

September 6, 2015 - finished the knitting. Next step will be to find a fabric for the back.

Fear factor kicked in when it was time to steek. New learning for me. Used machine and first did straight stitch in the purl ditch of each side. Then did another straight stitch another stitch over on each side toward the center where the cut would be. Fear still there, so did a zigzag between each straight stitch pair. Then deep breath and cut. When cutting done and strands from color changes removed, I did final insurance by zig zagging the edges of both sides. Now feel safe.

I think the size will be great for car seat or stroller. Love the look of it so far.

September 8th - purchased fleece in yellow for the backing.

September 19th - finished. I am really pleased with it.

Finished size 29 1/2 x 32 inches.