Squares for Wraps are to measure 10 inches x 10 inches (25cm x 25cm).
To knit a 10 inch x 10 inch square use 8 (4mm) needles, 8 ply yarn, cast on 50-55 stitches, and knit each row plain (ie garter stitch).
Test your tension to measure 10 inches.
Do not knit one row plain, one row purl (ie stocking stitch) as your square will curl up.
Start each ball of yarn at the beginning of a row and sew in ends. Do not cut ends off short as your square will unravel. When starting or finishing a square, sew in all ends.
They are made up of 28 squares as per diagram.
Across: 4 squares = 40 inches (102 cm).
Down: 7 squares = 70 inches (178 cm).
Please keep joins on the same side and flat and alternate the squares as shown on the diagram.
Wraps can be knitted, woven or patchwork lined to finish 40 inches x 70 inches (102 cm x 178 cm).
Cast on 3 stitches.
Row 1: K1, increase 1 in next stitch, knit to end of row.
Repeat Row 1 until side edge measures 10 inches (25 cm).
Next Row: K1, K2 together, knit to end of row. Repeat this row until 3 stitches remain, cast off.
Try it. It's easier than it looks. It cuts down on 'sewing up' time as 4 or 7 squares can be knitted in one strip.
Cast on 100 stitches. Row 1, K48, K2 together, twice, K48.
Row 2, Knit. Row 3, K47, K2 together, twice, K47.
Row 4, Knit Row 5, K46, K2 together, twice, K46.
Continue decreasing 2 stitches in the centre of each alternate row until 2 stitches remain, K2 together. Pick up 50 stitches along one edge of row ends and cast on 50 stitches (100 altogether). Repeat the block as shown. Make 4 or 7 blocks in one strip and sew together.
