Steampunk Spatterdashes Kate Grice Materials: ModaDeaBambooWool ( $133\mathrm{m}/145\mathrm{yd})$ or equivalent: 2skeins US 7 $(4.5\mathrm{mm})$ straight needles US F $(3.75\;\mathrm{mm})$ crochet hook $2\,1^{\,\bullet}$ $25\mathrm{mm})$ buttons Gauge: 20 stitches $\textsl{x25}$ rows to 4 inches on US 7. Size: Women's Large (9-12) Cast on 44 stitches. Row 1-20: 2x2 rib [k2, p2] Row 21: Bind off 6 stitches, continue in pattern to end of row Row 22: Bind off 6 stitches, continue in pattern to end of row Row 23- 43: 2x2 rib [p2,k2] Row 44: Cast on 6 stitches, 2x2 rib in pattern to end of row Row 45: Cast on 6 stitches, $2\mathbf{x}2$ rib in pattern to end of row Row 46- 78: 2x2 rib (Add or subtract rows for length) Row 79-85 : Garter stitch. Bind off stitches. Pick up and knit seven stitches immediately below the garter stitch cuff. These will form the base of the button strap. Row $1\colon(\ensuremath{\mathbf{k}}1,\,\ensuremath{\mathbf{p}}1)^{*}$ to end of row. $\operatorname{Row}\,2\colon(\mathrm{k}1,\mathfrak{p}1)^{*}$ to end of row. Repeat these two rows until strap measures 7 in. Shape buttonhole and strap end: Row 1: k1, p1, k2tog, YO, k2tog, p1 Row 2: k1,p1,YO, k2tog, p1, k1 Row 3: k2tog, p1,k1, p2tog Row 3: (k2tog) twice. Break yarn and pass through last two remaining stitches. Pull end firm, then weave in. Make up back and instep seam. Work a row of single crochet along instep and toe edges. Sew button to side of spat. Weave in ends.
