Winter Thaw Hat

 A Free Knitting Pattern

I think you saw the hints that there would be a hat to match the Winter Thaw Shawl. It is finally here. Earlier this month I had some health concerns and it slowed me down a little, but it's time to get back on a schedule.

Just like the shawl the hat is made with two sock yarns held together. It gives the hat great definition and texture. It also makes it pretty comfortable. Its one of those hats that I could put on and forget I had it on. The pattern repeats are pretty easy especially if you have already made the dishcloth and shawl That pattern is slightly different since it is worked in the round, but the only difference is that instead of working a purl row you are working a knit round.

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Designer: Julia Schwartz
Yarn: Patons Kroy Sock yarn 2 strands held together. 75% washable wool 25% nylon, 50g/ 152 m. 2 skeins color blue/brown 170-200 grams needed.
Needles: 6 mm needles
Notions: tapestry needle
Size: 21 inch circumference fits most adults
Gauge: 16 sts x 24 rows = 4 inches k st as the gauge
Stitches Used:

• K: knit
• P:purl
• Yo: yarn over
• Spike stitch: insert your right needle into the stitch 3 rows below the row you are working, yo, and pull the needle back through the stitch (this counts as a knit stitch)
• K2tog: knit 2 stitches together
• Sskp: Slip 2 stitches to the right needle one at a time, k the next st, slip the slipped stitches over the knit stitch just made. 

Copyright:

Julia Schwartz. Do not reproduce, copy, distribute, or sell this pattern without permission of the designer. This pattern must not be translated, reproduced, or circulated in another language without prior consent. If you have questions about this pattern please contact Julia.diligence@gmail.com.

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Pattern Instructions

Cast on 84 sts onto circular needles using the long tail cast on. Complete the circle by putting your first st into the first cast on st.

Optional: Place a stitch marker on first st to keep track and move it with each new round.

Round 1-4: k2, p2,
Round 5-8: k3, p1,
Round 9-12: k
Round 13: (k2, spike st, k2tog) repeat around
Round 14: k
Round 15: (yo, k, yo, sskp) repeat around
Round 16: k
Round 17: (k1, spike st, k2tog, k1) repeat around
Round 18: k
Round 19: (sskp, yo, k, yo)

Repeat rows 12-19 until you reach a length of 7 ½ inches

Crown Decrease

Round 1: k
Round 2: (k5, sskp, k4) repeat around
Round 3: k
Round 4: (k1, sskp, k6) repeat around
Round 5: k
Round 6: (k3, sskp, k2) repeat around
Round 7: k
Round 8: (k, sskp, k2) repeat around
Round 9: k
Round 10: (k, sskp) repeat around
Round 11: k
Round 12: (k2tog) repeat around

Finish off with pulling the long tail through the remaining stitches on the needle. Pull tight and knot. Weave in your ends.

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Winter Thaw Shawl

A Free Knitting Pattern

I had so much fun making this shawl. Like I said in the tutorial post I started this pattern to celebrate the messiness of the season. That season right before it starts to get warm and we are all anxiously waiting for the snow to thaw. Even in the messiness there can be beauty. And without the waiting we wouldn't enjoy the coming quite as much.

I put two strands of sock yarn together for this project. I love how it turned out. The colors blend and come together so perfectly. It is also just the right amount of squishiness (spell check says this isn't a word) and warmth to put around your neck. I have been wearing this shawl a lot, even before I got the good pictures because I couldn't wait.

I also loved it so much that I made a hat to match it, and they have become inseparable. So be on the look out for the hat pattern coming soon!

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Designer: Julia Schwartz
Yarn: Patons Kroy Sock yarn 2 strands held together. 75% washable wool 25% nylon, 50g/ 152 m.  4 skeins color blue/brown 170-200 grams needed.
Needles: 6 mm needles
Notions: tapestry needle
Size: 42 inch wingspan
Gauge: 16 sts x 24 rows = 4 inches k st as the gauge
Stitches Usesd:

• K: knit
• P:purl 
• Yo: yarn over
• Spike stitch: insert your right needle into the stitch 3 rows below the row you are working, yo, and pull the needle back through the stitch (this counts as a knit stitch)
• K2tog: knit 2 stitches together
• Sskp: Slip 2 stitches to the right needle one at a time, k the next st, slip the slipped stitches over the knit stitch just made.

Copyright:

Julia Schwartz. Do not reproduce, copy, distribute, or sell this pattern without permission of the designer. This pattern must not be translated, reproduced, or circulated in another language without prior consent. If you have questions about this pattern please contact Julia.diligence@gmail.com.

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Garter tab start 

Cast on 6 st 

Row 1: K6, Repeat row 1 for a total of 6 rows, turn your work 90 degrees and pick up 3 st,
turn 90 degrees again and pick up 6 more sts (15 stitches on the needle)
Row 5: (ws) k (15 sts) 

Start of Shawl

Row 1: (rs) K6, pm, yo, k, yo, pm, k, pm, yo, k, yo, pm, k6 (increase of 4 sts) 

Row 2: (ws) K6, sm,p to the last marker, slipping the other markers as you pass, sm, k6 (19 sts) (row 2 is repeated every even number now and throughout)
Rows 3: K6, (sm, yo, k to next marker, yo, sm), k, Repeat (to), k 6

Rows 4- 24: Repeat rows 2 and 3, ending on a row 2

Row 25: K6, {sm, yo, (k2, spike stitch, k2tog) repeat 5x, k, yo, sm}, k, Repeat {to} 1x, k6
Row 26: repeat row 2

Row 27: K6, {sm, yo, k2, (yo, sskp, yo, k), repeat 5x, k, yo, sm}, k, Repeat {to} 1x, k6

Row 28: Repeat row 2

Rows 29-39: Repeat rows 25 and 27 for odd rows and row 2 for even rows

Rows 40- 64: Repeat rows 2 and 3.

Rows 65- 81: Repeat rows 25 and 27 for odd rows and row 2 for even rows

Rows 82- 94: repeat rows 2 and 3.

Rows 95: K6, sm, k to next marker, yo, sm, k, sm, k, sm, k6

Row 96: K6, sm, k to the next marker, sm, p, sm, k  to the last marker, sm, k6

Rows 97-105: Repeat rows 95 and 96.

Cast off.

Weave in your ends. 

Block.

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Winter Thaw Dishcloth

A Free Knitting Pattern

In February I always get those antsy feelings of wanting winter to be over and for spring to get here. It doesn't help that there is always that one day that comes along in February that gets up into the 60's and melts all the snow, leaving this golden muddy hue in its wake. This time we have seen a whole lot of ice after that thaw. The kids are missing school and going crazy, us along with them. I started this pattern to celebrate the messiness of the season. Even in the messiness there can be beauty.

Just like with all of my tutorials here on the blog, when you are done you will have a dishcloth to use or give away. It's always nice to have something functional to use after we have worked hard to learn something.  The main things you will be learning with this dishcloth is how to do a spike stitch and how to make a decrease using 2 slipped stitches. I'm excited for you to learn these so you can join me in making the triangle scarf with this stitch pattern. (you can find that Pattern Here) There is a sneak peek below.

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Designer: Julia Schwartz
Yarn: Bernant Handicrafter, 100% cotton 1 skein
Needles: 6mm needles 
Notions: tapestry needle
Size: 6 x6 inches
Gauge: 15 sts 13 rows equals 4 inches

Stitches Usesd:
K: knit
P:purl
yo: yarn over
Spike stitch: insert your right needle into the stitch 3 rows below the row you are working, yo, and pull the needle back through the stitch (this counts as a knit stitch)
K2tog: knit 2 stitches together
sskp: Slip 2 stitches to the right needle one at a time, k the next st, slip the slipped stitches over the knit stitch just made.

Copyright:

Julia Schwartz. Do not reproduce, copy, distribute, or sell this pattern without permission of the designer. This pattern must not be translated, reproduced, or circulated in another language without prior consent. If you have questions about this pattern please contact Julia.diligence@gmail.com.

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Instructions

Cast on 23 stitches using your favorite cast on.

R0w 1-5: k

Row 6: k3, p 17, k3

Row 7: k3, (k2, spike st, k2tog), Repeat 3x, k1, k 3

Row 8: k3, p17, k3

Row 9: k3, k1, (yo, sskp , yo, k), Repeat 3x, k3

Row 10: k3, p17, k3

Row 11: k3, k4, (spike st, k2tog, k2), Repeat 2x, spike st, k2tog, k3, k3

Row 12: k3, p17, k3

Row 13: k3, k3, (yo, sskp , yo, k), Repeat 1x, yo, sskp , yo, k3, k3

Row 14: k3, p17, k3

Rows 15- 22: repeat rows 7- 14

Row 23: k

Row 24: k3, p17, k3

Rows 25- 30: k

Cast off and weave in your ends.

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2018 Pattern Recap

A year in review

What a crazy year it has been. Throughout 2018 I continued to add more knitting patterns to the blog. It was a scary process learning and introducing something new. I have also continued to add crochet Patterns. You have been a great support and encouragement. I can't tell you how exciting it is to get on the front page of Ravelry when I put up a new pattern. Us designers really appreciate all those likes and comments. It really helps us know we are doing something right.

I love designing. This coming year my goals are simple. I want to continue growing in my pattern writing skills. Even though I'm good at designing, the actual pattern writing is hard. I want to have great quality patterns for you. I plan to continue cultivating relationships with the people who have been helping me with copy editing and testing. This year I created 23 patterns. Which is a crazy amount when I think about the fact that I moved 1,000 miles back to the United States in September.

One other goal is to better define my brand with the crochet patterns. I feel that I have my brand and style for knitting, but I'm a little all over the place with crochet. It's hard to just pick one area to focus on. So for 2019 you might be seeing a lot more Tunisian Crochet patterns from me. I feel this is an area that I truly love and that I will be excited to teach and expand.

This next year I don't see myself creating that many patterns. Like I said, I really want to focus on the quality this year.  It is also the last year that Sweet Pea will be home with me before she heads to school, so want to focus on having that quality time with her. With that being said I already have the next 4 patterns lined up for 2019. 2 triangle scarves and 2 stitch tutorials. They are a knit and a Tunisian crochet version of the same pattern.

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Diamond Dimensions Neck Warmer



Creating my own Sunshine



Come This way Purse



Waterways Cowl




Moondoggie Bag



Wellsley Hat



Wellsley Cowl



Diamond dimensions ear warmer and Hat




Slalom Hat

Crochet




Modern Chrysanthemum Throw



Double brimmed Hat




Tisket a Tasket Dishcloth



A Tisket a Tasket Basket



Functional Elegance Cowl



Painted Butterflies




Puddles of Love Blanket




Puddles of Love Hat



Summer Festival Clutch



Vintage Nursery Blanket



Lateral Braid Dishcloth



Becca Sweater



Rebecca Sweater

Slalom Hat

A Free Knitting Pattern

My Last Pattern of 2018. What a great year it's been. I plan on getting an end of the year post together that will highlight all the patterns added this year to the blog. There will also be a giveaway attached to that post through my Facebook page so keep an eye out for it!

I have been working on this pattern; The Slalom Hat for awhile; August to be exact. This is the project that I would take with me to the school pick-up line and work on while I waited. I think I also remade it a few times. First I used a bulkier yarn, and with circular needles, then I tried it again with this yarn and circular needles and I still was not happy. I finally decided to go with working it flat and then seaming it. The numbers just wouldn't any other way.

There is always a big debate on using circular needles or straight or double points. I personally love using the circular needles, but I know there are others out there that are just as passionate about their straight needles. If that is you, then this pattern is for you.

I love the classic lines created in this hat, I even had first named this hat the Classy Hat, but when I was all done, I couldn't help by be reminded of little skiers running a slalom course down my hat.

Also this yarn, Baby Alpaca by Lion brand is so wonderfully soft and comfortable. It comes in at a great price of $5.00. That's a pretty great deal. A whole hat for $5.00, that is made out of 100% wool.  I will warn you, you will feel like you are playing yarn chicken with the skein, but I made it twice and had enough to finish the hat.

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Designer: Julia Schwartz

Yarn: Lion Brand LB Collection Baby Alpaca 3 light, 100% baby alpaca, 50g/ 1.75oz, 146 yrds/ 133m,  color tan, 1 skein

Needles: 6/ 4.25mm

Notions: yarn needle for weaving in your ends

Gauge: 24 sts x 30 rows = 4 inches Size: 19 inch circumference (stretches to fit an adult head. My head is 23 and it is perfect)

Stitches used: k (Knit), p (purl), RT (Right Twist), LT (Left Twist), k2tog (knit 2 together), k2togb (knit 2 together though the back loop), PM (place marker)
Special Stitches:

• Right Twist (RT): Knit 2 together keeping both stitches on the left needle, knit into the first stitch, then pull both stitches onto the right needle, stitch complete. 
• Left Twist (LT): Knit through the back loop of the 2nd st, keep the stitch on the left needle, knit in the first stitch, then pull both stitches onto the right needle, stitch complete. 

Notes: This pattern is worked flat and then seamed together at the end, so you can use straight needles for the whole pattern.

Copyright Julia Schwartz. Do not reproduce, copy, distribute, or sell this pattern without permission of the designer. This pattern must not be translated, reproduced, or circulated in another language without prior consent. If you have questions about this pattern please contact Julia.diligence@gmail.com.

Cast on 110 sts with straight needles leaving an extra long tail.

Row 1: (K2, P3) repeat for all 110 sts, turn
Row 2: (K3, P2) repeat for all 110 sts, turn
Rows 3-10: repeat rows 1 and 2
Row 11 and all odd numbers until stated: p all 110 sts, turn
Row 12: K5, RT, (k 9, RT) Repeat (to) 8 x, k 4 (110 sts), turn
Row 14: K4, RT, (k9, RT) repeat (to) 8x, k5, (110 sts), turn
Row 16: K3, RT, LT, (K7, RT, LT) repeat (to) 8x, k6 (110 sts), turn
Row 18: K3, LT, RT, (K7, LT, RT) repeat (to) 8x, k6 (110 sts), turn
Row 20: K4, LT, (k9, LT) Repeat (to) 8x, k5, (110), turn
Row 22: K5, LT, (k9, LT) Repeat (to) 8x, k 4 (110), turn
Row 24: (K9, LT) Repeat (to) 8x, k11 (110), turn
Row 26: K10, LT, (K9, LT), Repeat (to) 7x, k10 (110), turn
Row 28: K9, RT, LT, (K7, RT, LT) repeat (to) 7x, k9 (110 sts), turn
Row 30: K9, LT, RT, (K7, LT, RT) repeat (to) 7x, k9 (110 sts), turn
Row 32: K10, RT, (K9, RT), Repeat (to) 7x, k10 (110), turn
Row 34: (K9, RT) Repeat (to) 8x, k11 (110), turn

Rows 35- 58 repeat rows 11- 34

Crown Decrease

Row 1 and all odd number rows: p all sts, turn
Row 2: K4, k2tog, (k 9, k2tog) repeat (to) 8 x, k4 (110sts), turn
Row 4: K4, k2tog, (k 8, k2tog) repeat (to) 8 x, k4, (100 sts), turn
Row 6: K3, k2tog, (k7, k2tog) repeat (to) 8 x, k4, (90 sts), turn
Row 8: K3, k2tog tbl, (k6, k2tog tbl) repeat (to) 8 x, k3, (80 sts), turn
Row 10: K3, k2tog tbl, (k5, k2tog tbl) repeat (to) 8x, k2, (70 sts), turn
Row 12: K3, k2tog tbl, (K4, k2tog tbl) repeat (to) 8 x, k1 (60 sts), turn
Row 14: K3, K2tog tbl, (k3, k2tog tbl) repeat (to) 8 x, (50sts), turn
Row 16: (K2tog) Repeat 20 x, (20 sts), turn
Row 18: (k2tog) repeat 10 times, turn
Row 19: p10

Cast off by clipping a long tail and sewing it through the stitches left on the needles with a yarn needle. Pull all the stitches tight and secure your end.

Seam the hat up with the long tail from your cast on using the mattress stitch.

Weave in your ends.

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Diamond Dimensions Hat and Ear Warmer

A Free and Paid Knitting Pattern

I have two new knitting patterns for you today. I wanted to make a similar hat to my Wellsley Hat, but without the extra seaming. This time the texture pattern is a little bit different and the band is kitchener stitched together for a seamless finish. Below I will have the free pattern for the ear warmer and there will be a chance to buy the hat pattern through my Ravelry Store. 

While I was working on this pattern I thought it would pair really well with my Diamond Dimensions Neck Warmer, so that is why you might recognize the name. They would be the perfect set to gift together.

This time I used Patons Canadiana Yarn for the ear warmer and hat. This is some of my favorite yarn, I have never been unhappy with it. I wore this hat the other day, and I forgot the hat was even on. This yarn is just so comfortable and soft.

**Can I just say one quick thing about the Wellsley Hat? It's been up on the blog for 2 months and it is already my top 7th pattern on the blog out of almost 7 years of designs. Thanks for all of your love on this pattern.** 

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Designer: Julia Schwartz

Yarn: Any worsted weight yarn. Model used Patons Canadiana 100% acrylic, 100 g / 3.5 oz, 187 m / 205 yds. (Hat uses 100 yds.).

Needles: 7/ 4.5mm

Notions: Yarn needle for weaving in your ends

Gauge: 16 stitches and 22 rows = 4 inches Size: 21 inch circumference (stretches to fit an adult head. My head is 23 and it is perfect)

Stitches used: k (Knit), p (purl), RT (Right Twist), LT (Left Twist), k2tog (knit 2 together), k2togb (knit 2 together though the back loop), PM (place marker)
Special Stitches:

• Right Twist (RT): Knit 2 together keeping both stitches on the left needle, knit into the first stitch, then pull both stitches onto the right needle, stitch complete. 
• Left Twist (LT): Knit through the back loop of the 2nd st, keep the stitch on the left needle, knit in the first stitch, then pull both stitches onto the right needle, stitch complete. 

Notes:

Copyright Julia Schwartz. Do not reproduce, copy, distribute, or sell this pattern without permission of the designer. This pattern must not be translated, reproduced, or circulated in another language without prior consent. If you have questions about this pattern please contact Julia.diligence@gmail.com.

Using a provisional Cast On, cast on 20 loops

Row 1 and every odd row: K4, p12, k4
Row 2: K8, RT, LT, k8

Row 4: K7, RT, k2, LT, k7 

Row 6: K6, (RT) x 2, (LT) x 2, k6 

Row 8: K5, (RT) x 2, k2, (LT) x 2, k5 

Row 10: K4, (RT) x 2, k4, (LT) x 2, k4 

Row 12: K4, (LT) x 2, k4, (RT) x 2, k4 

Row 14: K5, (LT) x 2, k2, (RT) x 2, k5 

Row 16: K6, (LT) x 2, (RT) x 2, k6 

Row 18: K7, LT, k2, RT, k7 

Row 20: K8, LT, RT, k8 

Rows 21-140 or until your desired circumference: Repeat rows 1-20

At the end of row 140, take out the provisional cast on and put your loops back on the needle as to do the Kitchener stitch

Kitchener stitch the two ends together. 

Finish off. Weave in your ends. 

If You would like to continue making the hat you can purchase it here through my Ravelry store. 

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Wellsley Cowl

A Free Knitting Pattern

The Wellsley Hat now has its best friend at its side. When designing these two best friends I actually started with the cowl, and made the hat second. I asked my Instagram friends which pattern they wanted to see first and they said the Hat so that is what I started with.

I feel that the Cowl is a little bit easier than the hat because you are not picking up new stitches anywhere. The thing that I love about this pattern is the versatility. It would be pretty easy to make it bigger or smaller to meet your needs, and again the yarn is just so super soft.

I usually have my patterns ready on Monday/ Tuesday but a lot of crazy has happened this week, and we are moving back to the States at the end of the month. I wanted to get this pattern out to you sooner rather than later so I can concentrate on getting everything packed up for the move. In the next coming weeks I'll be able to share more with you about where my family is headed and what we will be up to, but I'm excited to be starting this next chapter.

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Don't forget to check out the companion hat pattern here!

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Pattern

Designer: Julia Schwartz
Yarn: Any worsted weight yarn. Model used Lion brand Yarn: Heartland color Sequoia 100% acrylic 142 g/ 230m 4 medium
Needles: 9/ 5.5mm
Notions: yarn needle for sewing up the seams
Gauge: 16 stitches and 22 rows = 4 inches
Size:
Stitches used: k, p, RT, LT, k2tog, k2togb ( knit 2 together though the back loop), PM (place marker)
Special Stitches:

• Right Twist (RT): Knit 2 together keeping both stitches on the left needle, knit into the first stitch, then pull both stitches onto the right needle, stitch complete. 
• Left Twist (LT): Knit through the back loop of the 2nd st, keep the stitch on the left needle, knit in the first stitch, then pull both stitches onto the right needle, stitch complete. 

Notes: The k4 at the front and back of each row is the ribbing of the cowl.

****Edit 10/10/2018 Row 1 was corrected to say K4, p26, k4****

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Instructions

Cast on 34 sts using the long tail cast on.
Row 1 and every odd numbered row: K4, p26, k4
Row 2: k4, k, (LT) x 2, k6, RT, LT, k6, (RT) x 2, k, k4 Row 4: k4, k2, (LT) x 2, k4, RT, k2, LT, k4, (RT) x 2, k2, k4 Row 6: k4, k3, (LT) x 2, k2, (RT) x 2, (LT) x 2, k2, (RT) x 2, k3, k4 Row 8: k4, k4, (LT) x 2, (RT) x 2, k2, (LT) x 2, (RT) x 2, k4, k4 Row 10: k4, k5, LT, (RT) x 2, k4, (LT) x 2, RT, k5, k4 Row 12: k4, k6, (RT) x 2, k6, (LT) x 2, k6, k4 Row 14: k4, k5, (RT) x 2, LT, k4, RT, (LT) x 2, k5, k4 Row 16: k4, k4, (RT) x 2, (LT) x 2, k2, (RT) x 2, (LT) x 2, k4, k4 Row 18: k4, k3, (RT) x 2, k2, (LT) x 2, (RT) x 2, k2, (LT) x 2, k3, k4 Row 20: k4, k2, (RT) x 2, k4, LT, k2, RT, k4, (LT) x 2, k2, k4 Row 22: k4, k, (RT) x 2, k6, LT, RT, k6, (LT) x 2, k, k4 Row 24: k4, (RT) x 2, k18, (LT) x 2, k4 Row 26: k4, (LT) x 2, k18, (RT) x 2, k4

Repeat rows 1- 26 for 4 repeats

Row 105: k4, p, k4 Row 106: k4, k, (LT) x 2, k6, RT, LT, k6, (RT) x 2, k, k4 Row 108: k4, k2, (LT) x 2, k4, RT, k2, LT, k4, (RT) x 2, k2, k4 Row 110: k4, k3, (LT) x 2, k2, (RT) x 2, (LT) x 2, k2, (RT) x 2, k3, k4 Row 112: k4, k4, (LT) x 2, (RT) x 2, k2, (LT) x 2, (RT) x 2, k4, k4 Row 114: k4, k5, LT, (RT) x 2, k4, (LT) x 2, RT, k5, k4 Row 116: k4, k6, (RT) x 2, k6, (LT) x 2, k6, k4 Row 118: k4, k5, (RT) x 2, LT, k4, RT, (LT) x 2, k5, k4 Row 120: k4, k4, (RT) x 2, (LT) x 2, k2, (RT) x 2, (LT) x 2, k4, k4 Row 122: k4, k3, (RT) x 2, k2, (LT) x 2, (RT) x 2, k2, (LT) x 2, k3, k4 Row 124: k4, k2, (RT) x 2, k4, LT, k2, RT, k4, (LT) x 2, k2, k4 Row 126: k4, k, (RT) x 2, k6, LT, RT, k6, (LT) x 2, k, k4 Row 128: k4, (RT) x 2, k18, (LT) x 2, k4 Row 130: k4, k2togb, LT, k18, RT, k2tog, k4 Row 132: k4, k2togb, LT, k16, RT, k2tog, k4 Row 134: k4, k2togb, LT, k14, RT, k2tog, k4 Row 136: k4, k2togb, LT, k12, RT, k2tog, k4 Row 138: k4, k2togb, LT, k10, RT, k2tog, k4 Row 140: k4, k2togb, LT, k8, RT, k2tog, k4 Row 142: k4, k2togb, LT, k6, RT, k2tog, k4 Row 144: k4, k2togb, LT, k4, RT, k2tog, k4 Row 146: k4, k2togb, LT, k2, RT, k2tog, k4 Row 148: k4, k2togb, LT, RT, k2tog, k4
Row 149: k Row 150: k4, k2togb, k2tog, k4
Row 151: k Row 152: k Row 153: k
Bind off.
Seam up your ends so that the triangle piece is overlapping starting at row 128.
Sew the under side of the long side and Sew the top side of the short side.
Add a button.
Weave in any extra ends.

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