This knitted wall hanging features the humble garter stitch, and is perfect for any room. Choose a color palette that suits your fancy, grab some needles, and get knitting!
Materials:
1 skein of KnitPicks Brava Worsted in Fig (MC), or approximately 200 yards of any worsted weight yarn
1 skein each of KnitPicks Brava Worsted Minis in Seraphim (CC1) and Dove Heather (CC2), or approximately 40 yards each of any two colors of worsted weight yarn
Size 9 (5.5 mm) knitting needles, circular or straight
4 stitch markers (I recommend the round/jumpring style)
Scissors and yarn needle for finishing
One 15 inch long stick/dowel for finishing
Gauge:
It is not necessary to achieve a certain gauge for this project. However, if you’re limited on yarn or would like the same dimensions as the sample I suggest checking.
20 stitches by 24 rows = 4 inches in garter stitch, worked flat
Abbreviations:
CO: cast on
MC: main color
CC1: contrast color 1
CC2: contrast color 2
k: knit
p: purl
m1r: make one right
m1l: make one left
ssk: slip slip knit
k2tog: knit two stitches together
(p)sm: (place) side marker
(p)cm: (place) center marker
st(s): stitch(es)
f/o: finish off
Pattern Notes:
Find the yarn used for the sample here.
This wall hanging is worked flat, so be sure to turn your work after completing each row.
This pattern utilizes side and center markers to prevent confusion. Pay attention to the first couple of rows since there aren’t many stitches, but the pattern will begin to form and become more mindless quickly.
Always slip markers as you come to them, and work any increases/decreases outside of the markers.
Feel free to knit this wall hanging using as many or as few colors as you would like. Simply keep yardage differences in mind.
When worked to pattern, the finished wall hanging measures approximately 12 inches wide and 19 inches long, measured from the cast on edge to the bottom point.
Wall Hanging:
CO 7 sts using the long tail cast on method
Row 1: k1, psm, p1, psm, k1, pcm, p1, pcm, k1, psm, p1, psm, k1
Row 2: k1, s1wyib, m1l, k to cm, m1r, s1wyib, m1l, k to sm, m1r, s1wyib, k1
Row 3: k1, p1, k to cm, p1, k to sm, p1, k1
Rows 4-30: repeat rows 2 and 3
Row 31: k1, s1wyib, ssk, k to cm, m1r, s1wyib, m1l, k to 2 sts before sm, k2tog, s1wyib, k1
Row 32: k1, p1, k to cm, p1, k to sm, p1, k1
Rows 33-66: repeat rows 31 and 32
Switch to CC1
Rows 67-72: repeat rows 31 and 32
Switch to MC
Rows 73-76: repeat rows 31 and 32
Switch to CC2
Rows 77-86: repeat rows 31 and 32
Switch to MC
Rows 87-90: repeat rows 31 and 32
Switch to CC1
Rows 91-96: repeat rows 31 and 32
Switch to MC
Rows 97-100: repeat rows 31 and 32
Row 101: repeat row 31
Bind off all stitches purlwise, removing stitch markers as you come to them.
f/o, and weave in all your ends.
Proceed to Strap Instructions
Strap:
This strap is what we will use to attach the wall hanging to the dowel, and the dowel to the wall. Feel free to substitute this method for any method you would like, such as a crochet chain.
CO 3 sts using the long tail cast on method
Row 1: k1, p1, k1
Row 2: k1, s1wyib, k1
Repeat rows 1-2 until your strap measures 15” long, or your desired length.
f/o and attach each edge to opposite edges of the wall hanging. Weave in any ends.
Proceed to Finishing Instructions
Finishing:
I think tassels are a great addition to this wall hanging. Feel free to add or omit them. I made my tassels to be four inches long, and secured them to each bottom side and point. Refer to this tutorial if needed: https://www.instagram.com/tv/CGABUj4psPv/
Finally, weave in any ends, hanging your beautiful new work of art, and admire it! Enjoy it as a decorative piece, or make it useful by hanging earrings, enamel pins, and the like.
Email: thegracefultangle@gmail.com
Until next time,
Amy Kate
*This post contains affiliate links, which allow me to make a small commission at no additional charge to you. Thank you!