Bargello Stripes

This pattern is so, retro-cool — we love it! #tksswatchaday 

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Recommended Project: Bargello Cowl

 
INFO:
Original stitch pattern instructions provided by @vogueknittingmagazine from their Stitchionary 3 book. Free PDF of practice swatch from them can be found HERE.

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YARN: Valley Yarns Superwash Super Bulky Colors by Vickie Howell, in shades: Pink Flamingo, Boss Byzantium, AstroTurf & Moontower Mustard.

NEEDLES: US 13

With MC, CO 19 sts.
Rows 1-3: Knit.
Row 4 & 6: K3, p 13, k3.
Rows 5 & 7: Knit.
Row 8: K3, p2, p1 wrapping yarn around needle twice, *p3, p1 wrapping yarn around needle twice; rep to last 5, p2, k3.
Cut MC; join CC1
Row 9: With CC1 K5, *wyib sl 1 dropping extra wrap, k1, ML, k1: rep from * ending with wyib sl 1 dropping extra wrap, k5.
Row 10: K3, p2, wyif sl 1, *p3, wyif sl 1; rep to last 5, p2, k3.
Row 11: Knit.
Row 12: K3, p2, p1 wrapping yarn around needle twice, *p3, p1 wrapping yarn around needle twice; rep to last 5, p2, k3.
Cut CC1; join CC2.
Rows 13-16: With CC2, Rep Rows 9-12.
Cut CC2; join CC3.
Rows 15-18: With CC3 Rep Rows 9-12.
Cut CC3; join MC.
Row 19: With MC, Rep Row 9.
Row 20: Rep Row 10.
Rows 21 & 23: Knit.
Rows 22 & 24: K3, p13, k3.
Rows 25-27: Knit.
BO (on WS.)

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