Kuno

"Kuno" is a large tablecloth, about 142 cm long and 110 cm wide. It consists of a linen center and a lace edging about 19 cm deep. The original pattern called for 250 g fine sand-colored crochet silk, size 3/0 knitting needles and fine pink linen for the center. The lace edge is made up of 44 octagonal and 24 square motifs which are grafted together and then blocked before being stitched to the linen center.

For the square motif, cast on 4 stitches and join into a round. Knit chart A, repeating the pattern four times in the round. Knit the rounds that are not shown on the chart. After the 22nd round, bind off loosely. Block each motif.

Cast on 8 stitches for the octagons and knit Chart B, repeating the design 8 times per round. After the 34th round, bind off loosely as follows:

  • Bind off 12 motifs completely.
  • For the 28 edge motifs bind off 120 stitches and place the remaining 72 sts (3 repeats of the pattern) on stitch holder.
  • For the last four octagonal motifs (corner motifs) bind off 72 sts and keep 120 sts on a stitch holder.

Sew or graft the octagons and squares as shown in Chart D. You will have four corner pieces. Stitch the pieces togeth to form a rectangle. Then pick up 2496 sts around the outer edge. Purl 2 rounds, then knit the border according to the Chart C, (repeat the chart 104 times in the round.) After the 28th round, bind off loosely. Block the lace, then sew to the linen center with doubled thread or use a fine crochet hook to chain the lace to the linen center. Tie the end, trim the thread and weave in the loose ends. Turn the linen and lace over, trim the edge of the linen, roll the edge to hide the raw edge and stitch it into place.

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