THE PATTERN
GIFT WORTH £22
Using 4mm needles and DK yarn in chosen colour, cast on 41sts.
Row 1 to 5: beg with k row, st st 5 rows
Row 6: with ws facing, work picot row as follows: k1, *yon, k2tog rpt from * to end (41sts)
This row creates a series, but the number of stitches remains the same. Row 7 to 24: beg with k row, st st 18 rows
Cracker end shaping
Row 25: dec row – k3, k2tog, rpt to last st, k1 (33sts)
Row 26: p
Row 27: dec row – k2, k2tog, rpt to last st, k1 (25sts)
Row 28: p
Row 29: inc row – k2, inc in next st, rpt to last st, k1 (33sts) Row 30: p
Row 31: inc row – k3, inc in next st, rpt to last st, k1 (41sts) Row 32 to 34: beg with p row, st st 3 rows
Middle of cracker
This can be worked in plain or stripes.
Plain version
Row 35 to 54: beg with k row, st st 20 rows Striped version
Row 35 to 38: *using contrasting colour, beg k row, st st 4 rows
Row 39 to 42: using main colour, beg k row, st st 4 rows**
Row 43 to 50: rpt from * to **
Row 51 to 54: using alternative colour of your choice, beg k row, st st 4 rows
Cracker end shaping
Row 55 to 58: using main colour, beg with k row, st st 4 rows
Row 59: dec row – k3, k2tog, rpt to last st, k1 (33sts)
Row 60: next – p
Row 61: dec row – k2, k2tog, rpt to last st, k1 (25sts)
Row 62: next – p
Row 63: inc row – k2, inc in next st, rpt to last st, k1 (33sts)
Row 64: next – p
Row 65: inc row – k3, inc in next st, rpt to last st, k1 (41sts)
Row 66 to 81: beg with p row, st st 16 rows
Row 82: with ws facing, work picot row as follows: k1, *yon, k2tog rpt from * to end (41sts)
This row creates a series, but the number of stitches remains the same. Row 83 to 86: beg k row, st st 4 rows
Cast off.
To make up
Turn each end of the cracker over to create a picot edge and sew neatly in place. Sew side seam and weave in ends.
Insert a cardboard toilet roll tube into the centre of the cracker, place a gift inside and secure each end with ribbon.
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