Free Intarsia Sample Squares PRACTICE Knitting Pattern
Discover the world of colour and texture with our intarsia sample colorwork knitting square Practice Pattern, tailor-made for honing your intarsia and bobble stitch skills in knitting.
Whether you prefer following the step-by-step written pattern or finding guidance through our intarsia and bobble stitch tutorial, this versatile practice piece is the ideal foundation before embarking on larger bobble stitch blanket pattern projects. With just the basics of knit, purl, and bobble stitch in your toolkit, you can comfortably practise this pattern as many times as needed. Master the art of colorwork and add delightful texture to your repertoire – a perfect way to boost your confidence before tackling more extensive projects.
Happy knitting!
Materials
● Ww/Aran weight 4 yarn - (I used Caron Simply Soft yarn)CG - Green yarn
CP - Pink yarn
CW - White yarn
CY - Yellow yarn ● 5mm Knitting Needles (UK 6) (US 8)
● Tapestry / Yarn needle
● Tapestry / Yarn needle
Stitch Directory - Click on the stitch for a video
k - Knit
p - Purl
mb - Make Bobble
( ) - Work the stitches within the brackets the number of times specified.
sts - Stitches
rs - Right side of work (Front)
Pattern Notes
● Finished Sample size - 5 x 17 inches (13cm x 43cm approx)
● Tension Gauge - 18 sts x 24 rows = 4 x 4 inches (10cm x 10cm)
● Tension Gauge - 18 sts x 24 rows = 4 x 4 inches (10cm x 10cm)
(Change needle size if needed to achieve this gauge)
● Sample is made up in one-piece.
● Each row of the pattern has 79 stitches.
● For best results use a plain solid yarn - not variegated or stripes.
● Each row of the pattern has 79 stitches.
● For best results use a plain solid yarn - not variegated or stripes.
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NEED HELP WITH THIS PATTERN?
If you need help with the pattern you can watch my knitting video # 4 for guidance. Check out the video timings so you can skip to the relevant section.
Main Pattern
Cast on 79 sts with CW
Rows 1 to 7 (inclusive) - k1, (p1, k1) 39 times. (Seed Stitch)
Rows 1 to 7 (inclusive) - k1, (p1, k1) 39 times. (Seed Stitch)
INTARSIA colour change starting Row 8 to Row 24 inclusive
EVEN ROWS - CW 6 sts, CG 19 sts, CW 5 sts, CY 19 sts, CW 5 sts, CP 19 sts, CW 6 sts ODD ROWS - CW 6 sts, CP 19 sts, CW 5 sts, CY 19 sts, CW 5 sts, CG 19 sts, CW 6 sts
EVEN ROWS - CW 6 sts, CG 19 sts, CW 5 sts, CY 19 sts, CW 5 sts, CP 19 sts, CW 6 sts ODD ROWS - CW 6 sts, CP 19 sts, CW 5 sts, CY 19 sts, CW 5 sts, CG 19 sts, CW 6 sts
Row 8 - k1, (p1, k1) 39 times. (Seed Stitch) (ws)
Row 9 - (k1, p1) 3 times, * k19, (p1, k1) 2 times, p1** - repeat from * to ** 2 more times, k in last st.
Row 9 - (k1, p1) 3 times, * k19, (p1, k1) 2 times, p1** - repeat from * to ** 2 more times, k in last st.
All EVEN Rows between rows 10 and 24 (Inclusive) are -(k1, p1) 2 times, k1, (p21, k1, p1, k1) 3 times, p1, k1
Row 11 - (k1, p1) 3 times, *k19, (p1, k1) 2 times, p1** - repeat from * to ** 2 more times, k in last st. Row 13 - (k1, p1) 3 times, *k9, mb, k9, (p1, k1) 2 times, p1** - repeat from * to ** 2 more times, k in last st.
(3 bobbles)
Row 15 - (k1, p1) 3 times, *k19, (p1, k1) 2 times, p1** - repeat from * to ** 2 more times, k in last st. Row 17 - (k1, p1) 3 times, *k5, (mb, k3) 2 times, mb, k5, (p1, k1) 2 times, p1** - repeat from * to ** 2 more
times, k in last st. (9 bobbles)
Row 19 - (k1, p1) 3 times, *k19, (p1, k1) 2 times, p1** - repeat from * to ** 2 more times, k in last st. Row 21 - (k1, p1) 3 times, *k9, mb, k9, (p1, k1) 2 times, p1** - repeat from * to ** 2 more times, k in last st.
(3 bobbles)
Row 23 - (k1, p1) 3 times, *k19, (p1, k1) 2 times, p1** - repeat from * to ** 2 more times, k in last st.
From Row 25 continue with CW only.
Row 25 - (k1, p1) 3 times, *k19, (p1, k1) 2 times, p1** - repeat from * to ** 2 more times, k in last st. Rows 26 to 33 (inclusive) - k1, (p1, k1) 39 times. (Seed Stitch)
Cast off in seed stitch.
(3 bobbles)
Row 15 - (k1, p1) 3 times, *k19, (p1, k1) 2 times, p1** - repeat from * to ** 2 more times, k in last st. Row 17 - (k1, p1) 3 times, *k5, (mb, k3) 2 times, mb, k5, (p1, k1) 2 times, p1** - repeat from * to ** 2 more
times, k in last st. (9 bobbles)
Row 19 - (k1, p1) 3 times, *k19, (p1, k1) 2 times, p1** - repeat from * to ** 2 more times, k in last st. Row 21 - (k1, p1) 3 times, *k9, mb, k9, (p1, k1) 2 times, p1** - repeat from * to ** 2 more times, k in last st.
(3 bobbles)
Row 23 - (k1, p1) 3 times, *k19, (p1, k1) 2 times, p1** - repeat from * to ** 2 more times, k in last st.
From Row 25 continue with CW only.
Row 25 - (k1, p1) 3 times, *k19, (p1, k1) 2 times, p1** - repeat from * to ** 2 more times, k in last st. Rows 26 to 33 (inclusive) - k1, (p1, k1) 39 times. (Seed Stitch)
Cast off in seed stitch.
Well done, I hope you enjoyed making up your Intarsia Bobble Sample Colour Squares.
Now you have mastered the bobble stitch why not take a look at our Bobble Stitch knitting pattern collection:
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Thank you for your purchase. Please note that all knitting & crochet patterns purchased with Peach.Unicorn Designs are protected by UK copyright law. Reproduction or distribution of this pattern is strictly prohibited unless specially authorised. This includes any form of reproduction on the Internet, posting, scanning, photocopying or emailing. Derivative works created using this pattern are also strictly prohibited by copyright law. purchasers may not resell, redistribute or translate the pattern into another language for reselling. Permission is granted to print patterns for personal use only and also for finished goods to be sold, but with the condition that the pattern is credited back to Peach.Unicorn Designs.