Think Pink:
This super-quick, easy to knit pink ribbon is a great way to show your support of breast cancer charities and your hope for a cure during Breast Cancer Awareness Month and beyond.
Of course this simple knit ribbon could be worked in a different color to show your support for other causes throughout the year.
Materials:
- about 7 yards medium weight pink yarn (I used Naturally Caron Country in Rose Bisque)
- one pair size 7 US knitting needles
- scissors and yarn needle
Gauge:
Gauge is not critical for this project.
Size:
As shown, the ribbon is almost an inch wide and 7.5 inches long. You can knit it to any length you like.
Instructions:
- Make a slip knot and place it on the needle.
- Knit the stitch, then knit in the front and back of the stitch. 2 stitches.
- Knit a row, then knit in the front and back, knit 1. 3 stitches.
- Knit a row, then knit in the front and back, knit 1. 4 stitches.
- Knit straight on these stitches until piece measures about 7 inches from cast on edge, or to about half an inch shorter than your desired length.
- Next row, knit 2 together, knit 2. 3 stitches remain.
- Knit 1 row, then knit 2 together, knit 1. 2 stitches.
- Knit 1 row, then knit 2 together. 1 stitch.
- Knit the stitch, cut yarn, thread through stitch and weave in ends.
