[Nfb-krafters-korner] NeedleSize for Double Basketweave

Thu Feb 7 14:46:53 UTC 2013

Thanks for the imfo.  Can you go over the basket weave.  I used to have a copy but do not know where it is.
I know you knit 5k, 5p repeat, but do you do this for an odd number or even number of squares or do you end with perls or knits?

Next row, what do you start with?  I know it should be flat and then bumpy.  
I guess it is purl 5 then knit 5.
Am I right?

Terry P.

-----Original Message-----
From: River Woman [mailto:riverwoman at zoominternet.net] 
Sent: Thursday, February 07, 2013 8:38 AM
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Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] NeedleSize for Double Basketweave

I have looked and I used size 8 knitting  needles for the scarves I have made - I made about 6 at this time.

Also, I used that size 8 for both the Worsted Weight yarn and the Fingering or Sport Weight yarns.

Worsted Scarf will measure 6 inches wide at the widest part of the pattern.

Sport or Fingering Yarn will measure 4 1/2 inches wide at the widest part of the pattern.

Both retain the wonderful texture of this pattern perfectly. I would use only a solid color for maximum pattern effects. I think if you choose a patterned or painted yarn, it will make a lot of the detail vanish.

The beauty of this pattern is that the edges are very fluid and undulating - not rigid and sharp like a traditional basketweave pattern.  The edges go in and out like soft waves on the beach. This, combined with the very dynamic patterning of the scarf, make it truly stunning. I think you'll like it as much as I do. Let me know what you think of it if you make it.

I have another one on the needles right now, using Red Heart Sport Weight yarn - and it is so nice and soft.

Happy knitting.
Lynda Lambert
River Road Studio, Since 1976
Village of Wurtemburg, PA 16117

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From: "Susan Roe" <dogwoodfarm at verizon.net>
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> Thank you Linda.  I appreciate this pattern.
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> Susan
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>> Copyright Interweave Press LLC. Not to be reprinted. All rights reserved.
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>> Basketweave Scarf
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>> Tapestry needle.
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>> GAUGE:
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>> 18 sts and 24 rows = 4" (10 cm) in St st; 28 sts = 41⁄2"
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>> (11 .5 cm) wide in double basket patt.
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>> skill level:
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>> Easy. .
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>> Stitch Guide:
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>> CO 28 sts. Work double basket patt as foll:
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>> Rows 1 and 5: (RS) K11 , p2, k2, p2, k11 .
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>> Rows 2 and 6: P1, k8, p2, [k2, p2] 2 times, k8, p1.
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>> Rows 3 and 7: K1, p8, [k2, p2] 2 times, k2, p8, k1.
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>> Rows 4 and 8: P11 , k2, p2, k2, p11 .
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>> Row 9: Knit.
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>> Rows 10 and 14: [P2, k2] 2 times, p12, [k2, p2] 2 times.
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>> Rows 11 and 15: [K2, p2] 2 times, k2, p8, [k2, p2] 2
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>> times, k2.
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>> Rows 12 and 16: [P2, k2] 2 times, p2, k8, [p2, k2] 2
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>> times, p2.
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>> Rows 13 and 17: [K2, p2] 2 times, k12, [p2, k2] 2 times.
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>> Row 18: Purl.
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>> Rep Rows 1–8 until only enough yarn remains to BO,
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>> ending with Row 8 or 17. BO all sts. Weave in loose ends.
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>> Block lightly if desired. -
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