But what's probably more interesting to all of you is that I decided to channel Monty Python with the leftovers and knit exciting undergarments. The pics can be seen on Ravelry (redraveler) - don't worry; they're not modeled! But here's the pattern:
"V"
by Christina Felde
Materials:
1 par US #5 needles
less than 1 skein (50 grams/136 yards) DK weight cotton blend yarn
darning needle
Gauge:
20 sts x 28 rows in 4 inches, stockinette
Notes:
As the sides in this pattern are simple ties, the sizes are really a matter of desired coverage in front. Don't feel tied to your usual size.
CO 25 (31, 35, 41)
Row 1-25: (K 8 for large, 5 for medium, 3 for small, 0 for extra small) Work chart, (K 8 for large, 5 for medium, 3 for small, 0 for extra small). Decrease 1 st at each end every 4th row. --13 (19, 23, 29) sts
Row 26-27: Work in stockinette
Row 28: Knit, decreasing once at each end –11 (17, 21, 27) sts remain
Row 29-44: Work in stockinette, continuing to decrease 1 st at each end every 4 rows – 3
(9, 13, 19) sts
(S, M, L) ONLY:
Work in stockinette, decreasing 1 st at each end every row (3, 5, 8) times – 3 sts all sizes
ALL SIZES:
Knit even for 44 rows; place on holder.
CO 16 sts, then pick up and knit 25 (31, 35, 41) stitches along top of panty triangle, CO 16 more sts. Knit 1 row. -- 57 (63, 67, 73) sts
Bind off.
CO 27 (32, 37, 42) sts, pick up the 3 from the panty back, CO 27 (32, 37, 42) more sts. Knit 1 row. --57 (63, 67, 73) sts
Bind off.
Loop a strand (or two for extra security) of yarn into the front and back of each side; tie together.
Click the chart to see the ginormous version.
