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The Diamond Stitch reflects the small fields of the islands. These diamonds are sometimes filled with Irish moss stitch, depicting the seaweed that was used to fertilize the barren fields and produce a good harvest. Hence the diamond stitch is a wish for success and wealth.
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Whitby Chevron Pattern Cloth

Supplies:
1 skein knitting worsted or lighter
1 set size 7 (US) needles
Tapestry needle

Cast on:
Small cloth *: 27 stitches
Large cloth: 45 stitches

Knit border for 1 inch, garter or moss stitch. Then begin pattern.

Pattern:
Row 1: B4,*k1,p2,k1,p2,k1,p1*,k1,B4.
Row 2: B4,*k3,p2,k2,p2,1,p2,k2,p2,k2*,p1,B4.
Row 3: B4,*p1,k2,p2,p2,k2,p3,k2,p2,k2,p2*,k1,B4.
Row 4: B4,*k1,p2,k2,p2,k5,p2,k2,p2*,p1,B4.

Repeat these 4 rows till one border distance from desired length. Knit border, bind off and weave in ends.

*Small cloth could be a mug rug or cast on for small cloth and knit a back scrubber.
Bind off all but 3 stitches, knit I-cord for 9" bind off and attach to other side of scrubber. Knit another I-cord handle 9" long and sew to the cast on end.

Sample Knitted in EP Peaches n Cream™ Forest Green with size 7(US) needles.
Pictured:
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Small Whitby Chevron Pattern Cloth on needles
Pattern was improved so there is a "well" on each side of the border, like left side of cloth, making it even. Great texture on both sides.

Pattern sketched at F.I.T. Fashion Library, NYC. Whitby Fisherman Jersey, 1800's.




Whitby Diamond Stripe Cloth

Supplies:
1 skein knitting worsted or lighter
1 set size 7 (US) straight needles
1 pair size 7 (US) double point needles
Tapestry needle

Cast on:
Back scrubber: 20
Small Cloth: 32
Large Cloth: 44
Place mat: 96

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Pictured Back Scrubber

Knit border for 1" then follow pattern to 1 border distance from desired length, knit border, bind off and weave in ends. See notes for back scrubber and place mat.

Pattern:
Row 1: B4, *k6,p6*, B4.
Row 2: B4, *k6,p6*, B4.
Row 3: B4, *p1,k5,p5,k1* ,B4.
Row 4: B4, *p1,k5,p5,k1*, B4.
Row 5: B4, *k1,p1,k4,p4,k1,p1*,B4.
Row 6: B4, *k1,p1,k4,p4,k1,p1*,B4.
Row 7: B4, *p1,k1,p1,k3,p3,k1,p1,k1*,B4.
Row 8: B4, *p1,k1,p1,k3,p3,k1,p1,k1*, B4.
Row 9: B4,*(k1,p1) x2,k2,p2,(k1,p1)x2*, B4.
Row10: B4,*(k1,p1) x2,k2,p2,(k1,p1)x2*, B4.
Row11: B4,*p1,k1*, B4.
Row 12: B4,*p1,k1,B4.
Row 13: B4, *k1,p1*, B4.
Row 14: B4, *(p1,k1)x2,p2,k2,(p1,k1)x2*, B4.
Row 15: B4, *k1,p1,k1,p3,k3,p1,k1,p1*,B4.
Row 16: B4, *k1,p1,k1,p3,k3,p1,k1,p1*,B4.
Row 17: B4,*k1,p1,k1,p3,k3,p1,k1p1,B4.
Row 18: B4,*k1,p1,k1,p3,k3,p1,k1p1,B4.
Row 19: B4, *p1,k1,p4,k4,p1,k1,*B4.
Row 20: B4, *p1,k1,p4,k4,p1,k1,*B4.
Row 21: B4,*k1,p5,k5,p1*B4.
Row 22: B4,*k1,p5,k5,p1*B4.
Row 23: B4,*p6,k6*B4.
Row 24: B4,*p6,k6*B4.
Row 25: B4,*p5,k1,p1,k5*,B4.
Row 26: B4,*p5,k1,p1,k5*,B4.
Row 27: B4,*p4,(k1,p1)x2,K4*,B4.
Row 28: B4,*p4,(k1,p1)x2,K4*,B4.
Row 29: B4,*p3,(k1,p1)x3,k3*,B4.
Row 30: B4,*p3,(k1,p1)x3,k3*,B4.
Row 31: B4,*p2,(k1,p1)x4,k2*,B4.
Row 32:B4,*p2,(k1,p1)x4,k2*,B4.
Row 33: B4,*p1,k1*,B4.
Eow 34: B4, *p1,k1,*B4.
Row 35: B4, *k1,p1*,B4.
Row 36: B4,*k1,p1*,B4.
Row 37: B4,*k2,(p1,k1)x4,p2*,B4.
Row 38: B4,*k2,(k1,p1)x4,p2*,B4.
Row 39: B4,*k3,(p1,k1)x3,p3*,B4.
Row 40: B4,*k3,(p1,k1)x3,p3*,B4.
Row 41: B4,*k4,(p1,k1)x2,p4*,B4.
Row 42: B4,*k4,(p1,k1)x2,p4*,B4.
Row 43: B4,*k5,p1,k1,p5*,B4.
Row 44: B4,*k5,p1,k1,p5*,B4.

Repeat rows 1-44 for pattern.
For Back Scrubber, knit pattern till approximately 19" in length, knit border and bind off all but three stitches, transfer to double point needles and make an I-cord that is 9". Bind off and sew open end to other side of the scrubber. Cast on 3 stitches on double point needles and knit an I-cord 9" in length. Sew to the cast on side of scrubber.
For place mat: Knit to desired width, knit binding and weave in ends. This cloth is reversible.

Sample Knitted in EP Peaches n Cream™ Ivory with size 7(US) needles.

Pattern sketched at F.I.T. Fashion Library, NYC. Whitby Fisherman Jersey, 1800's.

By Maile