Rain runners

INCREASES Increase 1 st by making 1 yarnover, which is worked through the back loop on the next row/round to avoid a hole. DECREASES Decrease 1 st on each side of the marker as follows: Work to 3 sts

CAROLINE BIRKETT has used a soft cotton-blend sock yarn from King Cole for this sock design, which produces a breathable, flexible fabric that’s perfect for summer wear. Caroline has created a lovely

1x1 RIB PATTERN Row 1: P1, *K1, P1; rep from * to end. Row 2: K1, *P1, K1; rep from * to end. These 2 rows form the pattern and are repeated. LACE RIB PATTERN (multiple of 16 sts + 1) Row 1: K1, *yo,

INCREASE TIP To work out how to increase evenly, count the total number of sts on the needle (e.g. 80 sts) and divide by the number of increases to be made (e.g. 16) = 5. In this example, increase by

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Notes If you tend to have a tight cast on, use the larger-sized needles to cast on before switching to the smaller-sized needles to work the rib stitch. Rnds 1 to 6 (Using Yarn B) *K3, sl2, K3; rep fr