Sitting by the harbour watching the waves gently rolling in, the lapping sounds as they reach the dock, the moving patterns of light and shade, and the ever-changing colours in the water… summer is made from memories such as these.

The design for this rug attempts to capture those moments by working with two strands of yarn held together in ever-changing combinations. The patterning has symmetry without predictability, giving the design an almost three-dimensional quality.

The pattern includes instructions for three different sizes to make a medium or large bedside rug for a beach-themed cottage or a slim runner which would be perfect for a smaller bedroom or hallway.

Pattern Note: A pattern for a co-ordinating blanket, the Ocean Currents Blanket, is available separately.
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PATTERN INFORMATION:

DIFFICULTY: Intermediate

TECHNIQUES REQUIRED: Knitting, purling, slipped stitches, working a stripe pattern and working with two ends of yarn held together.

SIZES: Small Runner (Medium Rug, Large Rug)
Width: 80 (100, 120) cm / 32 (39, 48) ins
Length: 150 (130, 160) cm / 60 (51, 64) ins.

• Note: The Runner and Medium Rug are worked sideways so the Cast On and Bind Off edges form the long sides of the rug and the stripes run along the length. The Large Rug is worked from the bottom to the top, so the stripes run from side to side. ​

MATERIALS:
Yarn: Cascade Yarns Cascade 220 Worsted-weight yarn, 100% wool, 202m/220 yds:100gm skein in five toning colours:
. Col 1 / Navy blue: #8393 Navy x2 (2, 3) skeins
. Col 2 / Dark blue: #2404 Atlantic x6 (7, 10) skeins
. Col 3 / Medium blue: #7818 Blue Velvet x7 (8, 11) skeins
. Col 4 / Light blue: #9332 Sapphire x6 (7, 9) skeins
. Col 5 / Pale blue: #8905 Robin Egg Blue x2 (2, 3) skeins

Actual amount used in Medium Rug size as shown:
. Col 1: 180gm/7 oz, 362m/396 yds.
. Col 2: 650gm/23 oz, 1308m/1430 yds.
. Col 3: 720gm/25 oz, 1448m/1584 yds.
. Col 4: 610gm/21 oz, 1227m/1342 yds.
. Col 5: 140gm/5 oz, 282m/308 yds.*

Yarn substitution: To use an alternative yarn, please select a light Aran or worsted-weight wool yarn with a recommended gauge of 18-20 sts:10 cm/4 ins using 4.5-5.0mm/US #7-8 needles.​

Needles: Size 6.0mm/US #10 circular needles, length 150cm/60 ins.

Gauge: 15 sts & 31 rows:10cm/4 ins in Slip Stitch Rib pattern using 6.0mm/US #10 needles with two strands of yarn held together.

Notions:
. Row Counter and tapestry needle for finishing ends.
. For slippery floors: Non-slip rug pad, sewing needle & thread.
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PATTERN NOTES:

Blogposts / Knitting Notes:
1: A rug for every room
2: Seeing Double #1 – A new series on working with two ends of yarn
3: Seeing Double #4 – Blending colours using doubled yarns
4: Seeing Double #7 – Tips and Techniques for working with doubled yarns

© Moira Ravenscroft, 2024
Website: www.wyndlestrawdesigns.com