Vortex Mashup
Vortex Mashup
A Meditative pattern, July 2015
This pattern combines the best features of Vortex (5), Vortex (6) and Vortex (7) wash cloths and adds the flexibility to make the square as large as you like, even enough for a baby blanket! The instructions are slightly different than in the previous patterns, which helps the final piece lay flatter and minimizes the ridges between sets of triangles.
The pattern is knitted from the center out, beginning with a garter stitch square, and continuing with a series of progressively larger triangles knitted around the base square. The triangles are made with short rows. Each triangle is knitted to the left (counterclockwise) of the previously knitted triangle. Each set of 4 triangles forms a new, larger square (a frame around the previous square) that looks like a tilted box. In each set of triangles, the last one will always require picking up stitches from the garter ridges so that you will be able to knit the next set of triangles. Directions are written out explicitly for the last triangle in each set.
Use double pointed needles (you will need 5) to begin; once the stitch count gets large enough you can switch to a circular needle. Size 6 double pointed needles work well for me with kitchen cotton. It’s important to bind off loosely (I use a size 10 needle to bind off). Bind off after the 8th set of 4 triangles for a wash cloth sized square.
It’s a good idea to make your first Mashup wash cloth with a single kitchen cotton variegated yarn for ease of handling and learning the pattern. The variegated yarn shows off the spinning nature of the pattern.
Next, hone your skills on knitting the sets of 4 triangles in alternating colors to show off the tilting nested boxes pattern. Work alternate sets of triangles in complementary colors to show off the "tilted nested squares".
Afte these, the “path of vortex” is next. Knit the 1st and 3rd triangles one color, and the 2cd and 4th triangles in a complementary color to create the “path of vortex”, which does look like 4 tornadoes in the wash cloth size. Carry the contrasting color of yarn behind work on every knit through the back loop and on every pick up and knit on the right side.
It’s very helpful to always check to see that you have the proper number of stitches on your needle and the proper number of garter ridges on your newly made triangle. Mistakes will propagate forward and cause the need to rip back a whole set of triangles!
Abbreviations:
S1kw: Slip one stitch knitwise
S1pw: Slip one stitch purlwise
yb: yarn back
tbl: through the back loop
pick up and knit: insert right hand needle under thread in front of next garter ridge bump and pull working yarn through as if to knit
wrap next stitch and turn: slip next stitch purl wise onto your right hand needle, turn work moving yarn around slipped stitch to the back, slip same stitch purl wise back to your (now) right hand needle, and you are ready to knit the next row. This is the same move you use when you wrap a stitch in knitting socks.
Base square
Cast on 4 stitches
Knit 7 rows, slipping the first stitch knit wise.
Pick up 4 stitches along remaining sides of square, using double pointed needles
First set of 4 triangles:
Incremental stitch multiple = 1, # garter ridges created = 3, stitches per needle = 4 at beginning and end
Knit 1, wrap next stitch and turn
Knit 1
S1kw, Knit 1 tbl, wrap next stitch and turn
Knit 2
S1kw, Knit 1, Knit 1 tbl, wrap next stitch and turn
Knit 3
S1kw, Knit 2, Knit 1 tbl
On the fourth triangle, pick up and knit 3 stitches to have yarn in position to knit the next set of triangles. This last needle will have 7 stitches at the end. (if you are making the sets of 4 triangles in contrasting colors, carry the contrasting color behind the work on these picked up stitches and on the picked up stitches of every 4th triangle to come).
Second set of 4 triangles:
Incremental stitch multiple = 2, # garter ridges created = 3
First three triangles: stitches per needle = 4 at beginning and 7 at end
Knit 1, Knit 1 through the back loop, wrap next stitch and turn
Knit 2
S1kw, Knit 1, Knit 2 tbl, pick up and knit one stitch
S1pw, yb, Knit 4
S1kw, Knit 3, Knit 1 tbl, pick up and knit 2 stitches
S1pw, yb, Knit 1 tbl, Knit 5
S1kw, Knit 5, Knit 1 tbl
The 4th triangle: stitches per needle = 7 at beginning and 10 at end
Knit 1, Knit 1 tbl, wrap next stitch and turn
Knit 2
S1kw, Knit 1, Knit 2 tbl, wrap next stitch and turn
Knit 4
S1kw, Knit 3, Knit 2 tbl, wrap next stitch and turn
Knit 6
S1kw, Knit 5, Knit 1 tbl, pick up and knit 3 stitches to have yarn in position to knit the next set of triangles
Third set of 4 triangles:
Incremental stitch multiple = 2, # garter ridges created = 4
First three triangles: stitches per needle = 7 at beginning and 10 at end
Knit 1, Knit 1 tbl, wrap next stitch and turn
Knit 2
S1kw, Knit 1, Knit 2 tbl, wrap next stitch and turn
Knit 4
S1kw, Knit 3, Knit 2 tbl, wrap next stitch and turn
Knit 6
S1kw, Knit 5, Knit 1 tbl, pick up and knit 2 stitches
S1pw, yb, Knit 1 tbl, Knit 7
S1kw, Knit 7, Knit 1 tbl, pick up and knit 1 stitch
The 4th triangle: stitches per needle = 10 at beginning and 14 at end
Knit 1, Knit 1 tbl, wrap next stitch and turn
Knit 2
S1kw, Knit 1, Knit 2 tbl, wrap next stitch and turn
Knit 4
S1kw, Knit 3, Knit 2 tbl, wrap next stitch and turn
Knit 6
S1kw, Knit 5, Knit 2 tbl, wrap next stitch and turn
Knit 8
S1kw, Knit 7, Knit 2 tbl, pick up and knit 4 stitches to have yarn in position to knit the next set of triangles
Fourth set of 4 triangles:
Incremental stitch multiple = 3, # garter ridges created = 4
First three triangles: stitches per needle = 10 at beginning and 14 at end
Knit 1, Knit 2 tbl, wrap next stitch and turn
Knit 3
S1kw, Knit 2, Knit 3 tbl, wrap next stitch and turn
Knit 6
S1kw, Knit 5, Knit 3 tbl, wrap next stitch and turn
Knit 9
S1kw, Knit 8, Knit 1 tbl, pick up and knit 3 stitches
S1pw, yb, Knit 2 tbl, Knit 10
S1kw, Knit 11, Knit 1 tbl, pick up and knit 1 stitch
The 4th triangle: stitches per needle = 14 at beginning and 18 at end
Knit 1, Knit 2 tbl, wrap next stitch and turn
Knit 3
S1kw, Knit 2, Knit 3 tbl, wrap next stitch and turn
Knit 6
S1kw, Knit 5, Knit 3 tbl, wrap next stitch and turn
Knit 9
S1kw, Knit 8, Knit 3 tbl, wrap next stitch and turn
Knit 12
S1kw, Knit 11, Knit 2 tbl, pick up and knit 4 stitches to have yarn in position to knit the next set of triangles
Fifth set of 4 triangles:
Incremental stitch multiple = 4, # garter ridges created = 4
First three triangles: stitches per needle = 14 at beginning and 18 at end
Knit 1, Knit 3 tbl, wrap next stitch and turn
Knit 4
S1kw, Knit 3, Knit 4 tbl, wrap next stitch and turn
Knit 8
S1kw, Knit 7, Knit 4 tbl, wrap next stitch and turn
Knit 12
S1kw, Knit 11, Knit 2 tbl, pick up and knit 3 stitches
S1pw, yb, Knit 2 tbl, Knit 14
S1kw, Knit 15, Knit 1 tbl, pick up and knit 1 stitch
The 4th triangle: stitches per needle = 18 at beginning and 22 at end
Knit 1, Knit 3 tbl, wrap next stitch and turn
Knit 4
S1kw, Knit 3, Knit 4 tbl, wrap next stitch and turn
Knit 8
S1kw, Knit 7, Knit 4 tbl, wrap next stitch and turn
Knit 12
S1kw, Knit 11, Knit 4 tbl, wrap next stitch and turn
Knit 16
S1kw, Knit 15, Knit 2 tbl, pick up and knit 4 stitches to have yarn in position to knit the next set of triangles
Sixth set of 4 triangles:
Incremental stitch multiple = 4, # garter ridges created = 5
First three triangles: stitches per needle = 18 at beginning and 22 at end
Knit 1, Knit 3 through the back loop, wrap next stitch and turn
Knit 4
S1kw, Knit 3, Knit 4 tbl, wrap next stitch and turn
Knit 8
S1kw, Knit 7, Knit 4 tbl, wrap next stitch and turn
Knit 12
S1kw, Knit 11, Knit 4 tbl, wrap next stitch and turn
Knit 16
S1kw, Knit 15, Knit 2 tbl, pick up and knit 3 stitches
S1pw, yb, Knit 2 tbl, Knit 18
S1kw, Knit 19, Knit 1 tbl, pick up and knit 1 stitch
The 4th triangle: stitches per needle = 22 at beginning and 27 at end
Knit 1, Knit 3 tbl, wrap next stitch and turn
Knit 4
S1kw, Knit 3, Knit 4 tbl, wrap next stitch and turn
Knit 8
S1kw, Knit 7, Knit 4 tbl, wrap next stitch and turn
Knit 12
S1kw, Knit 11, Knit 4 tbl, wrap next stitch and turn
Knit 16
S1kw, Knit 15, Knit 4 tbl, wrap next stitch and turn
Knit 20
S1kw, Knit 19, Knit 2 tbl, pick up and knit 5 stitches to have yarn in position to knit the next set of triangles
Seventh set of 4 triangles:
Incremental stitch multiple = 5, # garter ridges created = 5
First three triangles: stitches per needle = 22 at beginning and 27 at end
Knit 1, Knit 4 tbl, wrap next stitch and turn
Knit 5
S1kw, Knit 4, Knit 5 tbl, wrap next stitch and turn
Knit 10
S1kw, Knit 9, Knit 5 tbl, wrap next stitch and turn
Knit 15
S1kw, Knit 14, Knit 5 tbl, wrap next stitch and turn
Knit 20
S1kw, Knit 19, Knit 2 tbl, pick up and knit 4 stitches
S1pw, yb, Knit 3 tbl, Knit 22
S1kw, Knit 24, Knit 1 tbl, pick up and knit 1 stitch
The 4th triangle: stitches per needle = 27 at beginning and 32 at end
Knit 1, Knit 4 tbl, wrap next stitch and turn
Knit 5
S1kw, Knit 4, Knit 5 tbl, wrap next stitch and turn
Knit 10
S1kw, Knit 9, Knit 5 tbl, wrap next stitch and turn
Knit 15
S1kw, Knit 14, Knit 5 tbl, wrap next stitch and turn
Knit 20
S1kw, Knit 19, Knit 5 tbl, wrap next stitch and turn
Knit 25
S1kw, Knit 24, Knit 2 tbl, pick up and knit 5 stitches to have yarn in position to knit the next set of triangles
Eighth set of triangles:
Incremental stitch multiple = 5, # garter ridges created = 6
First three triangles: stitches per needle = 27 at beginning and 32 at end
Knit 1, Knit 4 tbl, wrap next stitch and turn
Knit 5
S1kw, Knit 4, Knit 5 tbl, wrap next stitch and turn
Knit 10
S1kw, Knit 9, Knit 5 tbl, wrap next stitch and turn
Knit 15
S1kw, Knit 14, Knit 5 tbl, wrap next stitch and turn
Knit 20
S1kw, Knit 19, Knit 5 tbl, wrap next stitch and turn
Knit 25
S1kw, Knit 24, Knit 2 tbl, pick up and knit 4 stitches
S1pw, yb, Knit 3 tbl, Knit 27
S1kw, Knit 29, Knit 1 tbl, pick up and knit 1 stitch (or S1kw, bind off all stitches, pick up and bind off one stitch, slipping the last bound off stitch over the first stitch of the next triangle)
The 4th triangle: stitches per needle = 32 at beginning and 38 at end
Knit 1, Knit 4 tbl, wrap next stitch and turn
Knit 5
S1kw, Knit 4, Knit 5 tbl, wrap next stitch and turn
Knit 10c
S1kw, Knit 9, Knit 5 tbl, wrap next stitch and turn
Knit 15
S1kw, Knit 14, Knit 5 tbl, wrap next stitch and turn
Knit 20
S1kw, Knit 19, Knit 5 tbl, wrap next stitch and turn
Knit 25
S1kw, Knit 24, Knit 5 tbl, pick up and knit 1 stitch
S1pw, yb, Knit 30
S1kw, Knit 29, Knit 2 tbl, pick up and knit 6 stitches to have yarn in position to knit the next set of triangles (or S1kw, bind off all stitches to complete a washcloth, general instruction for stopping at any size you like)
To make a larger project, continue on in this manner. The following progression will work to extend the pattern for making a baby blanket. Remember that the 4th triangle always has the same number of beginning and ending stitches as the first three triangles of the next set of triangles in the series.
9th set of triangles:
Incremental stitch multiple = 6, # garter ridges created = 6, stitches per needle = 32 at beginning and 38 at end
10th set of triangles:
Incremental stitch multiple = 6, # garter ridges created = 7, stitches per needle = 38 at beginning and 44 at end
11th set of triangles:
Incremental stitch multiple = 7, # garter ridges created = 7, stitches per needle = 44 at beginning and 51 at end
12th set of triangles:
Incremental stitch multiple = 7, # garter ridges created = 8, stitches per needle = 51 at beginning and 58 at end
13th set of triangles:
Incremental stitch multiple = 8, # garter ridges created = 8, stitches per needle = 58 at beginning and 66 at end
14th set of triangles:
Incremental stitch multiple = 8, # garter ridges created = 9, stitches per needle = 66 at beginning and 74 at end
15th set of triangles:
Incremental stitch multiple = 9, # garter ridges created = 9, stitches per needle = 74 at beginning and 83 at end
16th set of triangles:
Incremental stitch multiple = 9, # garter ridges created = 10, stitches per needle = 83 at beginning and 92 at end
17th set of triangles:
Incremental stitch multiple = 10, # garter ridges created = 10, stitches per needle = 92 at beginning and 102 at end
18th set of triangles:
Incremental stitch multiple = 10, # garter ridges created = 11, stitches per needle = 102 at beginning and 112 at end
19th set of triangles:
Incremental stitch multiple = 11, # garter ridges created = 11, stitches per needle = 112 at beginning and 123 at end
20th set of triangles:
Incremental stitch multiple = 11, # garter ridges created = 12, stitches per needle = 123 at beginning and 134 at end
21th set of triangles:
Incremental stitch multiple = 12, # garter ridges created = 12, stitches per needle = 134 at beginning and 146 at end
22th set of triangles:
Incremental stitch multiple = 12, # garter ridges created = 13, stitches per needle = 146 at beginning and 158 at end
23th set of triangles:
Incremental stitch multiple = 13, # garter ridges created = 13, stitches per needle = 158 at beginning and 171 at end
24th set of triangles:
Incremental stitch multiple = 13, # garter ridges created = 14, stitches per needle = 171 at beginning and 184 at end
25th set of triangles:
Incremental stitch multiple = 14, # garter ridges created = 14, stitches per needle = 184 at beginning and 198 at end
26th set of triangles:
Incremental stitch multiple = 14, # garter ridges created = 15, stitches per needle = 198 at beginning and 212 at end
27th set of triangles:
Incremental stitch multiple = 15, # garter ridges created = 15, stitches per needle = 212 at beginning and 227 at end
28th set of triangles:
Incremental stitch multiple = 15, # garter ridges created = 16, stitches per needle = 227 at beginning and 242 at end
and so on and so forth until the blanket is your desired size, or until you run out of yarn and patience.
© July 2015, Rebecca Hudson (“meditative” on ravelry)
Please don’t use this pattern to sell finished items.
A Meditative pattern, July 2015
This pattern combines the best features of Vortex (5), Vortex (6) and Vortex (7) wash cloths and adds the flexibility to make the square as large as you like, even enough for a baby blanket! The instructions are slightly different than in the previous patterns, which helps the final piece lay flatter and minimizes the ridges between sets of triangles.
The pattern is knitted from the center out, beginning with a garter stitch square, and continuing with a series of progressively larger triangles knitted around the base square. The triangles are made with short rows. Each triangle is knitted to the left (counterclockwise) of the previously knitted triangle. Each set of 4 triangles forms a new, larger square (a frame around the previous square) that looks like a tilted box. In each set of triangles, the last one will always require picking up stitches from the garter ridges so that you will be able to knit the next set of triangles. Directions are written out explicitly for the last triangle in each set.
Use double pointed needles (you will need 5) to begin; once the stitch count gets large enough you can switch to a circular needle. Size 6 double pointed needles work well for me with kitchen cotton. It’s important to bind off loosely (I use a size 10 needle to bind off). Bind off after the 8th set of 4 triangles for a wash cloth sized square.
It’s a good idea to make your first Mashup wash cloth with a single kitchen cotton variegated yarn for ease of handling and learning the pattern. The variegated yarn shows off the spinning nature of the pattern.
Next, hone your skills on knitting the sets of 4 triangles in alternating colors to show off the tilting nested boxes pattern. Work alternate sets of triangles in complementary colors to show off the "tilted nested squares".
Afte these, the “path of vortex” is next. Knit the 1st and 3rd triangles one color, and the 2cd and 4th triangles in a complementary color to create the “path of vortex”, which does look like 4 tornadoes in the wash cloth size. Carry the contrasting color of yarn behind work on every knit through the back loop and on every pick up and knit on the right side.
It’s very helpful to always check to see that you have the proper number of stitches on your needle and the proper number of garter ridges on your newly made triangle. Mistakes will propagate forward and cause the need to rip back a whole set of triangles!
Abbreviations:
S1kw: Slip one stitch knitwise
S1pw: Slip one stitch purlwise
yb: yarn back
tbl: through the back loop
pick up and knit: insert right hand needle under thread in front of next garter ridge bump and pull working yarn through as if to knit
wrap next stitch and turn: slip next stitch purl wise onto your right hand needle, turn work moving yarn around slipped stitch to the back, slip same stitch purl wise back to your (now) right hand needle, and you are ready to knit the next row. This is the same move you use when you wrap a stitch in knitting socks.
Base square
Cast on 4 stitches
Knit 7 rows, slipping the first stitch knit wise.
Pick up 4 stitches along remaining sides of square, using double pointed needles
First set of 4 triangles:
Incremental stitch multiple = 1, # garter ridges created = 3, stitches per needle = 4 at beginning and end
Knit 1, wrap next stitch and turn
Knit 1
S1kw, Knit 1 tbl, wrap next stitch and turn
Knit 2
S1kw, Knit 1, Knit 1 tbl, wrap next stitch and turn
Knit 3
S1kw, Knit 2, Knit 1 tbl
On the fourth triangle, pick up and knit 3 stitches to have yarn in position to knit the next set of triangles. This last needle will have 7 stitches at the end. (if you are making the sets of 4 triangles in contrasting colors, carry the contrasting color behind the work on these picked up stitches and on the picked up stitches of every 4th triangle to come).
Second set of 4 triangles:
Incremental stitch multiple = 2, # garter ridges created = 3
First three triangles: stitches per needle = 4 at beginning and 7 at end
Knit 1, Knit 1 through the back loop, wrap next stitch and turn
Knit 2
S1kw, Knit 1, Knit 2 tbl, pick up and knit one stitch
S1pw, yb, Knit 4
S1kw, Knit 3, Knit 1 tbl, pick up and knit 2 stitches
S1pw, yb, Knit 1 tbl, Knit 5
S1kw, Knit 5, Knit 1 tbl
The 4th triangle: stitches per needle = 7 at beginning and 10 at end
Knit 1, Knit 1 tbl, wrap next stitch and turn
Knit 2
S1kw, Knit 1, Knit 2 tbl, wrap next stitch and turn
Knit 4
S1kw, Knit 3, Knit 2 tbl, wrap next stitch and turn
Knit 6
S1kw, Knit 5, Knit 1 tbl, pick up and knit 3 stitches to have yarn in position to knit the next set of triangles
Third set of 4 triangles:
Incremental stitch multiple = 2, # garter ridges created = 4
First three triangles: stitches per needle = 7 at beginning and 10 at end
Knit 1, Knit 1 tbl, wrap next stitch and turn
Knit 2
S1kw, Knit 1, Knit 2 tbl, wrap next stitch and turn
Knit 4
S1kw, Knit 3, Knit 2 tbl, wrap next stitch and turn
Knit 6
S1kw, Knit 5, Knit 1 tbl, pick up and knit 2 stitches
S1pw, yb, Knit 1 tbl, Knit 7
S1kw, Knit 7, Knit 1 tbl, pick up and knit 1 stitch
The 4th triangle: stitches per needle = 10 at beginning and 14 at end
Knit 1, Knit 1 tbl, wrap next stitch and turn
Knit 2
S1kw, Knit 1, Knit 2 tbl, wrap next stitch and turn
Knit 4
S1kw, Knit 3, Knit 2 tbl, wrap next stitch and turn
Knit 6
S1kw, Knit 5, Knit 2 tbl, wrap next stitch and turn
Knit 8
S1kw, Knit 7, Knit 2 tbl, pick up and knit 4 stitches to have yarn in position to knit the next set of triangles
Fourth set of 4 triangles:
Incremental stitch multiple = 3, # garter ridges created = 4
First three triangles: stitches per needle = 10 at beginning and 14 at end
Knit 1, Knit 2 tbl, wrap next stitch and turn
Knit 3
S1kw, Knit 2, Knit 3 tbl, wrap next stitch and turn
Knit 6
S1kw, Knit 5, Knit 3 tbl, wrap next stitch and turn
Knit 9
S1kw, Knit 8, Knit 1 tbl, pick up and knit 3 stitches
S1pw, yb, Knit 2 tbl, Knit 10
S1kw, Knit 11, Knit 1 tbl, pick up and knit 1 stitch
The 4th triangle: stitches per needle = 14 at beginning and 18 at end
Knit 1, Knit 2 tbl, wrap next stitch and turn
Knit 3
S1kw, Knit 2, Knit 3 tbl, wrap next stitch and turn
Knit 6
S1kw, Knit 5, Knit 3 tbl, wrap next stitch and turn
Knit 9
S1kw, Knit 8, Knit 3 tbl, wrap next stitch and turn
Knit 12
S1kw, Knit 11, Knit 2 tbl, pick up and knit 4 stitches to have yarn in position to knit the next set of triangles
Fifth set of 4 triangles:
Incremental stitch multiple = 4, # garter ridges created = 4
First three triangles: stitches per needle = 14 at beginning and 18 at end
Knit 1, Knit 3 tbl, wrap next stitch and turn
Knit 4
S1kw, Knit 3, Knit 4 tbl, wrap next stitch and turn
Knit 8
S1kw, Knit 7, Knit 4 tbl, wrap next stitch and turn
Knit 12
S1kw, Knit 11, Knit 2 tbl, pick up and knit 3 stitches
S1pw, yb, Knit 2 tbl, Knit 14
S1kw, Knit 15, Knit 1 tbl, pick up and knit 1 stitch
The 4th triangle: stitches per needle = 18 at beginning and 22 at end
Knit 1, Knit 3 tbl, wrap next stitch and turn
Knit 4
S1kw, Knit 3, Knit 4 tbl, wrap next stitch and turn
Knit 8
S1kw, Knit 7, Knit 4 tbl, wrap next stitch and turn
Knit 12
S1kw, Knit 11, Knit 4 tbl, wrap next stitch and turn
Knit 16
S1kw, Knit 15, Knit 2 tbl, pick up and knit 4 stitches to have yarn in position to knit the next set of triangles
Sixth set of 4 triangles:
Incremental stitch multiple = 4, # garter ridges created = 5
First three triangles: stitches per needle = 18 at beginning and 22 at end
Knit 1, Knit 3 through the back loop, wrap next stitch and turn
Knit 4
S1kw, Knit 3, Knit 4 tbl, wrap next stitch and turn
Knit 8
S1kw, Knit 7, Knit 4 tbl, wrap next stitch and turn
Knit 12
S1kw, Knit 11, Knit 4 tbl, wrap next stitch and turn
Knit 16
S1kw, Knit 15, Knit 2 tbl, pick up and knit 3 stitches
S1pw, yb, Knit 2 tbl, Knit 18
S1kw, Knit 19, Knit 1 tbl, pick up and knit 1 stitch
The 4th triangle: stitches per needle = 22 at beginning and 27 at end
Knit 1, Knit 3 tbl, wrap next stitch and turn
Knit 4
S1kw, Knit 3, Knit 4 tbl, wrap next stitch and turn
Knit 8
S1kw, Knit 7, Knit 4 tbl, wrap next stitch and turn
Knit 12
S1kw, Knit 11, Knit 4 tbl, wrap next stitch and turn
Knit 16
S1kw, Knit 15, Knit 4 tbl, wrap next stitch and turn
Knit 20
S1kw, Knit 19, Knit 2 tbl, pick up and knit 5 stitches to have yarn in position to knit the next set of triangles
Seventh set of 4 triangles:
Incremental stitch multiple = 5, # garter ridges created = 5
First three triangles: stitches per needle = 22 at beginning and 27 at end
Knit 1, Knit 4 tbl, wrap next stitch and turn
Knit 5
S1kw, Knit 4, Knit 5 tbl, wrap next stitch and turn
Knit 10
S1kw, Knit 9, Knit 5 tbl, wrap next stitch and turn
Knit 15
S1kw, Knit 14, Knit 5 tbl, wrap next stitch and turn
Knit 20
S1kw, Knit 19, Knit 2 tbl, pick up and knit 4 stitches
S1pw, yb, Knit 3 tbl, Knit 22
S1kw, Knit 24, Knit 1 tbl, pick up and knit 1 stitch
The 4th triangle: stitches per needle = 27 at beginning and 32 at end
Knit 1, Knit 4 tbl, wrap next stitch and turn
Knit 5
S1kw, Knit 4, Knit 5 tbl, wrap next stitch and turn
Knit 10
S1kw, Knit 9, Knit 5 tbl, wrap next stitch and turn
Knit 15
S1kw, Knit 14, Knit 5 tbl, wrap next stitch and turn
Knit 20
S1kw, Knit 19, Knit 5 tbl, wrap next stitch and turn
Knit 25
S1kw, Knit 24, Knit 2 tbl, pick up and knit 5 stitches to have yarn in position to knit the next set of triangles
Eighth set of triangles:
Incremental stitch multiple = 5, # garter ridges created = 6
First three triangles: stitches per needle = 27 at beginning and 32 at end
Knit 1, Knit 4 tbl, wrap next stitch and turn
Knit 5
S1kw, Knit 4, Knit 5 tbl, wrap next stitch and turn
Knit 10
S1kw, Knit 9, Knit 5 tbl, wrap next stitch and turn
Knit 15
S1kw, Knit 14, Knit 5 tbl, wrap next stitch and turn
Knit 20
S1kw, Knit 19, Knit 5 tbl, wrap next stitch and turn
Knit 25
S1kw, Knit 24, Knit 2 tbl, pick up and knit 4 stitches
S1pw, yb, Knit 3 tbl, Knit 27
S1kw, Knit 29, Knit 1 tbl, pick up and knit 1 stitch (or S1kw, bind off all stitches, pick up and bind off one stitch, slipping the last bound off stitch over the first stitch of the next triangle)
The 4th triangle: stitches per needle = 32 at beginning and 38 at end
Knit 1, Knit 4 tbl, wrap next stitch and turn
Knit 5
S1kw, Knit 4, Knit 5 tbl, wrap next stitch and turn
Knit 10c
S1kw, Knit 9, Knit 5 tbl, wrap next stitch and turn
Knit 15
S1kw, Knit 14, Knit 5 tbl, wrap next stitch and turn
Knit 20
S1kw, Knit 19, Knit 5 tbl, wrap next stitch and turn
Knit 25
S1kw, Knit 24, Knit 5 tbl, pick up and knit 1 stitch
S1pw, yb, Knit 30
S1kw, Knit 29, Knit 2 tbl, pick up and knit 6 stitches to have yarn in position to knit the next set of triangles (or S1kw, bind off all stitches to complete a washcloth, general instruction for stopping at any size you like)
To make a larger project, continue on in this manner. The following progression will work to extend the pattern for making a baby blanket. Remember that the 4th triangle always has the same number of beginning and ending stitches as the first three triangles of the next set of triangles in the series.
9th set of triangles:
Incremental stitch multiple = 6, # garter ridges created = 6, stitches per needle = 32 at beginning and 38 at end
10th set of triangles:
Incremental stitch multiple = 6, # garter ridges created = 7, stitches per needle = 38 at beginning and 44 at end
11th set of triangles:
Incremental stitch multiple = 7, # garter ridges created = 7, stitches per needle = 44 at beginning and 51 at end
12th set of triangles:
Incremental stitch multiple = 7, # garter ridges created = 8, stitches per needle = 51 at beginning and 58 at end
13th set of triangles:
Incremental stitch multiple = 8, # garter ridges created = 8, stitches per needle = 58 at beginning and 66 at end
14th set of triangles:
Incremental stitch multiple = 8, # garter ridges created = 9, stitches per needle = 66 at beginning and 74 at end
15th set of triangles:
Incremental stitch multiple = 9, # garter ridges created = 9, stitches per needle = 74 at beginning and 83 at end
16th set of triangles:
Incremental stitch multiple = 9, # garter ridges created = 10, stitches per needle = 83 at beginning and 92 at end
17th set of triangles:
Incremental stitch multiple = 10, # garter ridges created = 10, stitches per needle = 92 at beginning and 102 at end
18th set of triangles:
Incremental stitch multiple = 10, # garter ridges created = 11, stitches per needle = 102 at beginning and 112 at end
19th set of triangles:
Incremental stitch multiple = 11, # garter ridges created = 11, stitches per needle = 112 at beginning and 123 at end
20th set of triangles:
Incremental stitch multiple = 11, # garter ridges created = 12, stitches per needle = 123 at beginning and 134 at end
21th set of triangles:
Incremental stitch multiple = 12, # garter ridges created = 12, stitches per needle = 134 at beginning and 146 at end
22th set of triangles:
Incremental stitch multiple = 12, # garter ridges created = 13, stitches per needle = 146 at beginning and 158 at end
23th set of triangles:
Incremental stitch multiple = 13, # garter ridges created = 13, stitches per needle = 158 at beginning and 171 at end
24th set of triangles:
Incremental stitch multiple = 13, # garter ridges created = 14, stitches per needle = 171 at beginning and 184 at end
25th set of triangles:
Incremental stitch multiple = 14, # garter ridges created = 14, stitches per needle = 184 at beginning and 198 at end
26th set of triangles:
Incremental stitch multiple = 14, # garter ridges created = 15, stitches per needle = 198 at beginning and 212 at end
27th set of triangles:
Incremental stitch multiple = 15, # garter ridges created = 15, stitches per needle = 212 at beginning and 227 at end
28th set of triangles:
Incremental stitch multiple = 15, # garter ridges created = 16, stitches per needle = 227 at beginning and 242 at end
and so on and so forth until the blanket is your desired size, or until you run out of yarn and patience.
© July 2015, Rebecca Hudson (“meditative” on ravelry)
Please don’t use this pattern to sell finished items.