The Ennismore Lap-Rug is a wonderfully organic design which brings to mind a freshly-ploughed field. The stitch pattern is reversible and easy to work, giving a lovely textural feel to the finished item.

The pattern includes instructions for three different sizes. The small size is perfect as a lap-rug for someone in a chair or wheelchair – wide enough to keep the draughts at bay without being cumbersome. It would also work well on long car journeys.

The two larger sizes provide some extra coverage when you want to relax with your feet up at the end of a day. The medium version is a good size for a TV blanket or afghan while the large size can be used as a cozy guest room throw. All sizes are worked in a soft superwash yarn for easy care.

Pattern Note: This pattern is also included in: A Sampler of Stitches – Reversible Knitting Stitches for Blankets & Throws. For more information about this collection, please click here.
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PATTERN INFORMATION:

DIFFICULTY: Easy

TECHNIQUES REQUIRED:
Knitting, purling & working long rows on a circular needle.

SIZES: Small (Medium, Large)
Length: 115 (135, 150) cm/45 (54, 60) ins.
Width: 100 (110, 120) cm/40 (44, 48) ins.

MATERIALS:
Yarn: Cascade 220 Superwash light worsted-weight yarn, 100% wool, 201m/220 yds:100gm ball, in colour #1910 Summer Sky Heather (Jade) x7 (9, 11) balls.

Actual amount used in small size: 695gm/24.5 oz, 1390m/1520 yds.

Note: As this is a large project, please purchase or hold an extra ball of yarn to ensure you have enough to complete your project.

Yarn substitution: To use an alternative yarn, please select a light worsted-weight Superwash wool yarn with a recommended gauge of 20-22 sts:10cm/4 ins using 4.0-4.5mm/US #6-7 needles.

Needles: Size 4.5mm/US #7 circular needles, length 120 (150, 150)cm/48 (60, 60) ins.

Gauge: 17 sts/34 rows:10cm/4 ins in Diagonal Furrows pattern using 4.5mm/US #7 needles, when gently stretched to open up the patterning.

Notions: Row counter, markers, tapestry needle for finishing ends and water mister for blocking.
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PATTERN NOTES:

Stitch Pattern:
This design uses a reversible stitch pattern taken from: Reversible Knitting Stitches - A Sourcebook of 250 Double-Sided Stitch Patterns by Moira Ravenscroft & Anna Ravenscroft. For more details, please click here.

Blogposts / Knitting Notes:
1: Blanket coverage
2: At the end of a row

© Moira Ravenscroft, 2024

Website: www.wyndlestrawdesigns.com