Wednesday, March 30, 2011

The Cup Sleeve

The Cup Sleeve
A quick project to use up the tail end of that yummy yarn that's hanging out in the scrap bin.

Any worsted weight yarn will do, approximately 30 yds. The sample is shown in Malabrigo Rios.

Tools needed: Size 6/4mm double point needles, cable needle, stitch marker

Gauge: 11 stitches per 2" in stockinette.

Abbreviations:
K-Knit
P-Purl
C3F- Slip 3 stitches to cable needle and hold to front, knit next 3 stitches, knit the 3 stitches off cable
needle.

CO 48 stitches and join for working in the round, PM.
Work 5 rows in K2 P2 ribbing
Row 6 *(K6 P2) repeat from * til end
Row 7-11 repeat Row 6
Row 12 *(C3F P2) repeat from * til end
Rows 13-20 *(K6 P2) repeat from * til end
Row 21 *(C3F P2) repeat from *til end
Row 22 *(K6 P2) repeat from * til end
rows 23-27 repeat Row 22
Row 28 and next 4 rows work in K2 P2
BO and weave in ends.

No blocking is necessary, just slip this sleeve on your next cup of Joe to Go and enjoy your handiwork and the compliments about to head your way.

1 comment:

Nej said...

Great idea!!!!!!!!