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When I recently learned about the Soap S.A.C.K mission, I knew I had to get involved. These are so fun to make and good for the soul, as an important way to give back to our community. I have a lot of cotton sitting in my stash, so this was the perfect time to get to work.
As a knitter, I struggled a bit to find patterns ... when I found a seed stitch pattern on Ravelry, I was off to the races.
I made about a dozen with this pattern but I wanted to play around with different stitches to create some variety for other knitters out there.
Most patterns are written as 6" across and 8" tall, but since this is a horizontal pattern, I flipped it. So you will cast on enough stitches for 8" across (to fold in half) and knit 6" from the cast on.
I love how a simple decrease/increase sequence can create such an interesting element that is perfect for a soap sack. When I tested this stitch with Sugar'n Cream Stripes, I was amazed at the result and knew this one was a keeper! The sample is made in the Country Stripes colorway.
This is excellent for beginners or TV knitting. If you can knit a stitch you can make this!
MATERIALS & INFO
Yarn: 65 yards (1.1 oz) Sugar'n Cream Stripes
Gauge: 22 sts per 4”/10 cm
Needles: US 7 - 4.5 mm & Size G or 7 Crochet Hook (for loop)
Notions: Darning needle
Finished size: 4" x 6"
Experience Level: Beginner
ABBREVIATIONS
CO = Cast on
K = knit
K2tog = Knit two stitches together (decrease 1)
Kfb= Knit into the front and back of the single stitch (increase 1)