Wigan Pod
BFS
Ideally for all patterns use 4mm needles and double knit wool .
Abbreviations
k = Knit p = Purl
k2tog = knit 2 together
Garter stitch = knit all rows
Stocking Stitch = Knit one row Purl the next and repeat
Rib stitch = Knit 2, Purl 2
Gloves (Wrist Warmers)
Cast on 40 stitches.
1-6 rows - knit
Continue in stocking stitch until work measures 10cm
Knit the last 6 rows and cast off
Sew up the left and right edge together leaving a gap for the thumb.
Ear Warmers
Cast on 98 stitches
Row 1: Knit 2, Purl 2
Row 2: Purl 2, Knit 2
Rep rows 1-2 three times (8 rows)
Row 9: Knit
Row 10: Purl
Rep rows 9-10 three times
Rep rows 1-2 four times
Cast off. Sew the side seams together
Scarf
Cast on 50 stitches. Continue in a stitch in of your choice until the scarf is the desired length 1 metre is ideal.
Garter Stitch is the simplest.
Rib stich gives a thicker scarf
Both these give flat scarves Stocking Stitch tends to curl at the edges
There are simple variations that can make the scarf more versatile.
The scarf can be folded in half and sewn up on one side for 6 inches creating a hood.
The ends can be folded up to create pockets
Shorter scarves can be sewn end to end creating a Snood
Hat
Cast on 114 stitches
Rows 1-22:
stocking stitch
Row 23:
k2, k2tog, [k10, k2tog] 9 times k2 (104 sts)
Row 24-26:
Stocking Stitch and all intermediate rows
Row 27:
k6, k2tog, [k11, k2tog] 7 times k2 (96 sts)
Row 31:
k1, k2tog, [k14, k2tog] 5 times k2 (90 sts)
Row 35:
k1, k2tog, [k13, k2tog] 5 times k2 (84 sts)
Row 37:
k1, k2tog, [k12, k2tog] 5 times k2 (78 sts)
Row 23:
[k1, k2tog] 6 times (12 sts)
Hat made from Squares
You will need 5 squares
Place one square in the middle, attach one square to each side of the central square.
Fold up the squares on each side and sew them together, you will have an open cube.