Bom ten lords a-leaping

■ Pattern sheet x1 (Tracing Required) ■ Instruction sheet Fabric ■ Sizes 6–20: 2.2mx140cm ■ Sizes 22–30: 3.1mx140cm ■ Lightweight interfacing: 45x90cm ■ 6mm Elastic: 60cm ■ Matching thread ■ Basic sew

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STITCH PATTERNS 2X2 RIB Row 1 P2, *K2, P2; rep from * to end. Row 2 K2, *P2, K2; rep from * to end.These two rows form the pattern and are repeated. TWO-COLOUR RIB Note When working the patt below, st

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