Star Pattern (Free)
Knitted Star Pattern Size: Approx 15 by 15 inches 6 x 3.25mm DPN Sirdar Bonus DK, 25g approx (1 star, if making a cushion you need double) To start: this is worked in the round from the centre out but to start cast on 10 stitches on 1 needle and knit a row then purl a row, it makes it a bit easier to split and means no hole in the middle when sewn up. 1: *P1, inc1, P1. Rep from * 2: K Separate out the stitches out onto the remaining needles (3 st on each needle) Tie loose yarn to live yarn and start to work in the round. 3: *K1, inc1, K1, inc1, K1. Rep from * to end. 4 and all evens: K 5: *K1, inc1, K3, inc1, K1. Rep from * to end. 7: *K1, inc1, K5, inc1, K1. Rep from * to end. Continue in this fashion, with increases at the sides of each needle or each alternate row until 35 stitches on each needle. To make the points: Use the live yarn to knit the point on the next needle, ignoring the other 4 for now. 1 and all odds: K1, K2tog, K to end 2 and all