Knit-Along Clue 2

[Kaleigh]

Instead of working on the bias this week, we’ll working the same number of stitches every row. You’ll get to learn a new stitch – the shaker rib stitch! It creates a very soft, stretchy fabric similar to the classic knit 1, purl 1 rib, but it tends to be squishier.

You will need all of the Contrast D you have left!

Pattern
DOWNLOAD KAL CLUE 2
Download the blocking template - please print as "actual size" on your printer. NOT as "fit to page"
View text-only version of KAL Clue 2

Helpful notions:

• A larger needle for casting off. This is a very stretchy stitch that will be pulled out slightly for blocking. I would recommend using a needle at least two sizes larger when you cast off – if you knit with a 5mm, replace your working needle with a 6 mm needle when you cast off.
• A ruler or tape measure

New Skills You’ll Learn

• Each skill in the list links to a video in our Video Library where you can learn the skill or remind yourself what to do.
• Casting on
• K1below – knit 1 below
• Casting off

Other Skills You’ll Use:

• Knit (garter stitch)
• Purl

Tips:

• Keep your ends about 12” [30.5 cm] long because you’ll be using them for seaming later.
• “Ending with 2nd row of pat” means to stop after completing the 2nd row of the pattern.
• The instructions ask you to stretch your work widthwise to measure 9.5” [24 cm] when measuring your final length. This will make sure that you work enough rows to achieve the correct length. Whenever you knit a ‘stretchy’ or ‘ribby’ stitch, you should practice this method for measuring.
• “Cast off knitwise” is the standard direction of casting off. It means that you’ll knit every stitch before pulling it over the other stitch. (If this doesn’t make sense, don’t worry! Just watch our how-to video and you’ll see what we mean.)
• See above about using a larger needle when you cast off. It’s also advisable to cast off loosely.

If you have any questions, this thread is the place to ask and answer!

Please do not post any photos to this thread. They belong in the "Knit-Along Clue 2: Spoilers and Photos" thread!

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[lialab]

yeah! clue no. 2 is here. Happy knitting everybody

[lautakel]

Just want to double check, after making the Clue#2 squares, I will not have any Color D yarn left. So Color D will not be used in any of the remaining clues? Thanks!

[Marilyn58]

Can't wait to get started on Clue 2!

[lifetimeknitter]

Can't wait to get started on this when I get home tonight. Just by looking at the pattern I can say this definitely a new stitch for me. I can't wait to see what it looks like knit up!

[NSBooklady]

That's not what has me scratching my head. A "knit below" is an increase. Doing this every second stitch will not produce a square

[witknit]

Looking forward to this week. I have a question though. I note it says we need 2-3 balls of colour D. I have already used 1 ball of D for the first week....should I go and get another ball of D??? The original requirements said only 3 balls.
Thanks
PS The tutorial for knit 1 below is great!

[Kaleigh]

That's not what has me scratching my head. A "knit below" is an increase. Doing this every second stitch will not produce a square

Knitting one below is not an increase - you simply put your needle in the stitch below the one you would normally knit into and wrap your yarn and pull as you would with any knit stitch. This turns one stitch from your left needle into one stitch on your working needle.

[Kaleigh]

Just want to double check, after making the Clue#2 squares, I will not have any Color D yarn left. So Color D will not be used in any of the remaining clues? Thanks!

After this clue you can say goodbye to your friend, Contrast D

[Kaleigh]

Looking forward to this week. I have a question though. I note it says we need 2-3 balls of colour D. I have already used 1 ball of D for the first week....should I go and get another ball of D??? The original requirements said only 3 balls.
Thanks
PS The tutorial for knit 1 below is great!

Just the balls you have