Lacy Ferns Soap Holder Knitting Pattern: Detailed Instructions and Materials List

Lacy Ferns Soap Holder

Approx finished size : 9" long x 6" around (3" flat) This soap holder is knit in rounds. Both ends will be closed afterwards with the I-Cords knit separately. The purl stitches on each side create a gentle scrub!

Material

1 - 50g of Ornaghi Filati Gong,100% Egyptian cotton, Island Spice Print or Cerise Print Set of 4 3,5mm needles Tapestryneedle Marker (1) Gauge 24st x 22 rows = 4" x 4" in Stockinette Techniques and abbreviations Knit (K) and purl (P) stitches Yo (Yarn over) K3tog (knit 3 stitches together) Sl 1, K2tog, psso (slip 1 stitch purlwise, knit 2 stitches together, pass slip stitch over)

Pattern

Cast on 36 stitches. Divide equally on 3 needles (12-12-12). Join in round; carefull not to twist. Place marker (to mark beginning of round). 1 st round : Knit all stitches. 2nd round : Knit all stitches. 3rd round : P1, K9, yo, K1, yo, K3, Sl1, K2tog, psso, P2, K9, yo, K1, yo, K3, Sl1, K2tog, psso, P1. 4th round : Knit all stitches. 5th round : P1, K10, yo, K1, yo, K2, Sl 1, K2tog, psso, P2, K10, yo, K1, yo, K2, Sl 1, K2tog, psso, P1. 6th round : Knit all stitches. 7th round : P1, K3tog, K4, yo, K1, yo, K3, (yo, K1) 2 times, Sl 1, K2tog, psso, P2, K3tog, K4, yo, K1, yo. K3, (yo, K1) 2 times, Sl 1, K2tog, psso, P1. 8th round : Knit all stitches. 9th round : P1, K3tog, K3, yo, K1, yo, K9, P2, K3tog, K3, yo, K1, yo, K9, P1. 10th round : Knit all stitches. 11th round : P1, K3tog, K2, yo, K1, yo, K10, P2, K3tog, K2, yo, K1, yo, K10, P1. 12th round : Knit all stitches. 13th round : P1, K3tog, (K1, yo) 2 times, K3, yo, K1, yo, K4, Sl1, K2tog, psso, P2, K3tog, (K1, yo) 2 times, K3, yo, K1, yo, K4, Sl 1, K2tog, psso, P1. Repeat rounds 2 to 13, 2 more times, then rounds 2 to 12, once. (48 rounds total). 49th round : P1, K3tog, (K1, yo) 2 times, K11, P2, K3tog, (K1, yo) 2 times, K11, P1. 50th round : Knit all stitches. 51st round : Knit all stitches. Bind off loosely, weave in ends.

I-Cords

The I-Cords (2) are knit with 2 double pointed needles (from the same set of 4 used in the pattern). Cast on4 stitches. Knit the 4 stitches, but do not turn work. Push the 4 knit stitches to other end of needle, and knit them from there. The yarn must come out of the 4th stitch instead of the 1st. Continue to knit the 4 stitches, pushing them at the other end of the needle after each row; this will make an I-Cord. Continue to knit the I-Cord until it measures about 10" total. Cut yarn. With tapestry needle, pass through all 4 stitches, tight and block. Make a second identical I-Cord, weave in ends. Put your favorite soap in the soap holder and close both ends with the I-Cords. Can be used in the shower or to perfume drawers! For those who prefer to work with grids :

Chart 1 (for first 48 rounds) :

Chart 2 (for last 3 rounds) :

Tricots et Créations Isabelle Original idea inspired by : Berocco's"Pluie Soap Holder"pattern