WRAP WITH LOVE -INSTRUCTIONS FOR MAKING SQUARES

SQUARES FOR WRAPS

Squares for Wraps are to measure 10 inches x 10 inches (25cm x 25xm).

KNITTED SQUARES

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).

NOTE

Test your tension to measure 10 inches.

DO NOT KNIT

Do not knit one row plain, one row purl (ie stocking stitch) as your square will curl up.

NO KNOTS

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.

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COMPLETED WRAPS ARE PREFERRED

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).

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR DIAGONAL SQUARES

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.

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FUN AND EASY PATTERN IDEA

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.

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GIFT FROM WRAP WITH LOVE AUSTRALIA

A 'Gift from Wrap with Love Australia' label has been printed and we ask that you attach one label to one underside corner of each Wrap. We will post you a supply of labels (free) if you phone us on 02 8399 3000 or ask your Area Contact.

KANGAROO SQUARE

If you would like to knit and include one kangaroo square in your wrap, we have a pattern

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