This super little Baktus not only looks stunning but is comfortable and warm to wear and knits

up a dream. The main body is simple garter stitch and the lace border is included and not knitted on later, enabling you to whizz along once you have the pattern set. An ideal gift for any discerning female family member or friend OR indeed a treat for yourself! It takes just one skein of any of my sock yarns that are 400 metres in length making it an economical project. The yarn I used here is my Walkabout Sock 75% Superwash Merino and 25% Nylon colourway Mulled Wine.

-2MATERIALS 1 x 100 grams Woolhunter Walkabout Sock Yarn 400 metres in length. TOP TIP: It would be possible also to make this Baktus in any other of my sockweight yarns PROVIDING they are at least 400 METRES in length. However, be aware that as yarn types differ i.e. alpaca, silk, cashmere etc, some yarns will knit further than others so you may need more than one skein. It would be advisable therefore to reach your mid-point of the Baktus when you have at least 50 grams of yarn remaining ENDING ON A 12TH ROW OF THE PATTERN in order that you do not run out of yarn. TENSION: Not particularly important but around 8 sts and 8 rows per inch. This is a very stretchy garment due to the nature of garter stitch. NEEDLES 1 x Pair Needle size 3.75 mm/US Size 5 needles. ABBREVIATIONS: k2tog = knit 2 together k yo tbl knit yarn over from previous row through back loop (eliminates a hole appearing) sl 1 = slip 1 stitch knitways slm = slip marker wyifsl1p = with yarn in front (as if to purl) slip stitch purlways yo = yarn over needle METHOD: Cast on 11 stitches using thumb method - this gives a nice elastic edge and professional finish. If you are unsure of how to do this method, there are some excellent tutorial videos on www.youtube.com but if you find it easier cast on using your favoured method LOOSELY. Set up row wyifsl1p, k7, place marker, k3. Commence Pattern as follows:Row Row Row Row Row Row Row Row Row Row Row Row 1: wyifsl1p, k to 1 st before marker, yo, k1, slm, k2, (yo, k2tog) twice, yo, k2. 2: k2, yo, k2, (yo, k2tog) twice, k1, slm, k1, k yo tbl, knit to end. 3: wyifsl1p, k to marker, slm, k2, (yo, k2tog) twice, k2, yo, k2 4: k2, yo, k4, (yo, k2tog) twice, k1, slm, knit to end 5: wyifsl1p, k to 1 st before marker, yo, k1, slm, k2, (yo, k2tog) twice, k4, yo k2 6: k2, yo, k6, (yo, k2tog) twice, k1, slm, k1, k yo tbl, knit to end 7: wyifsl1p, k to marker, slm, k2, (yo, k2tog) twice, k6, yo k2 8: k2, yo, k8, (yo, k2 tog) twice, k1, slm, knit to end 9: wyifsl1p, k to 1 st before marker, yo, k1, slm, k2, (yo, k2tog) twice, k8, yo, k2 10: k2, yo, k10, (yo, k2tog) twice, k1, slm, k1, k yo tbl, knit to end 11: wyifsl1p, k to marker, slm, k2, (yo, k2tog) twice, k10, yo, k2 12: Cast off 11 sts loosely, k2, (yo, k2tog) twice, k1, slm, knit to end.

-3These 12 rows form the pattern. Repeat these 12 rows 19 times more BUT NOTE COMMENTS IN TOP TIP ABOVE. You are now at the midpoint of the Baktus . You will now commence the decreases. Row Row Row Row Row Row Row Row Row Row Row Row 1: wyifsl1p, k to 3 sts st before marker, k2tog, k1, slm, k2, (yo, k2tog) twice, yo, k2. 2: k2, yo, k2, (yo, k2tog) twice, k1, slm, knit to end 3: wyifsl1p, k to marker, slm, k2, (yo, k2tog) twice, k2, yo, k2 4: k2, yo, k4, (yo, k2tog) twice, k1, slm, knit to end 5: wyifsl1p, k to 3 sts before marker, k2tog, k1, slm, k2, (yo, k2tog) twice, k4, yo k2 6: k2, yo, k6, (yo, k2tog) twice, k1, slm, knit to end 7: wyifsl1p, k to marker, slm, k2, (yo, k2tog) twice, k6, yo k2 8: k2, yo, k8, (yo, k2 tog) twice, k1, slm, knit to end 9: wyifsl1p, k to 3 sts before marker, k2tog k1, slm, k2, (yo, k2tog) twice, k8, yo, k2 10: k2, yo, k10, (yo, k2tog) twice, k1, slm, knit to end 11: wyifsl1p, k to marker, slm, k2, (yo, k2tog) twice, k10, yo, k2 12: Cast off 11 sts loosely, k2, (yo, k2tog) twice, k1, slm, knit to end.

Repeat the above 12 rows 19 times more. 11 sts remain. CAST/BIND OFF LOOSELY. Block and press using your favoured method. Wear and enjoy!
Now this is what I call a stick! Cor! Do you think theres a sausage with my name on it on the BBQ???

Hmmmm..what shall we design next?

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