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Need pattern for sampler afghan square

18 years ago

I'm making a sampler-type afghan of 6" squares, 6 different patterns. Five of the patterns have come out fine, but the last one (a zig zag pattern) just doesn't come out to 6" wide even when I knit tight and even when I go down a needle size. About l/2" too big, and the others have been right on 6". I don't know why! I just wouldn't have any idea how to modify the pattern.

Does anyone have a simple pattern which I could substitute? I've had it with zig zags!

Thanks.

Susan

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sheilajoyce_gw
18 years ago
Can you just cast on fewer stitches and still get the pattern?
DustyO
18 years ago
I have a pattern book for 63 different designs. The squares end up 7 inches but there are a few that can be modified. Let me know if you are interested.
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Original Author
18 years ago
Sheila, I don't think I would know how to alter the square and still get the pattern right. It's two zigzags moving up the square.

Thanks, Dusty, for your nice offer of help.

I found this page and will probably do either the diagonal rib or moss stitch.

Here is a link that might be useful: Stitch Library

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