Cartridge Rib Stitch Baktus - Project Instructions

Free Baktus Knitting Pattern

As promised in my last post, here are the project instructions for the Cartridge Rib Stitch Baktus. 

Garter Stitch Baktus in Araucania Botany Lace 

This project was a modification of the ever popular Baktus pattern by Strikkelise, which is available here. Just like the original, the Catridge Rib Baktus is designed to use exactly one skein of sock yarn. The needle size is up to you and gauge is not important. Happy days!

Garter Stitch Baktus in Araucania Botany Lace 

Project Notes:

• Begin by weighing your yarn and keep a mental note.

• Set up:

Cast on 4 stitches

• Increase Section:

Row 1: k1, kfb, knit to end

Row 2: p all 

Rows 3: k1, kfb, knit to end of row

Row 4: knit all

Row 5: p1, pfb (purl in front and back of stitch), purl to end

Row 6: knit all

Keep repeating the above until you have used up half of your yarn. Before you start decreasing, verify that you have used up half of your skein by checking on its weight from time to time.

Garter Stitch Baktus in Araucania Botany Lace 

• Decrease Section:

Row 1: k1, k2tog, knit to end

Row 2: p all 

Rows 3: k1, k2tog, knit to end of row

Row 4: knit all

Row 5: p1, p2tog, purl to end

Row 6: knit all

Continue decreasing until you have reduced your stitch count to 4 stitches. Bind off, sew in ends and block.

Enjoy!

Garter Stitch Baktus in Araucania Botany Lace 

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