This knit napkin ring pattern, designed by Anne Lenzini, works great with bamboo. Knitted bamboo will stretch enough to accommodate both your tea and your dinner napkins. Be sure to cast on and bind off loosely.
Finished Measurements:
Approximately 5" (12.5 cm) circumference
Yarn:
Wisdom Yarns Bamboo Splash, 100% bamboo, 1.75 oz (50 g)/ 87 yds (80 m), 107 Tan/Pink
Needles:
Set of five US 6 (4 mm) double-point needles or size you need to obtain correct gauge
Gauge:
28 stitches and 32 rows = 4" (10 cm) in pattern
Other Supplies:
Stitch marker, tapestry needle, .5 yd (46 cm) 5⁄8" (1.6 cm) satin ribbon (optional)
Stitch Patterns:
reverse linen stitch
Round 1: *P1, sl 1 pwise wyib; repeat from *
Round 2: *Sl 1 pwise wyib, P1; repeat from *
Step 1
Using long-tail cast-on, cast on 35 stitches. Distribute stitches over 4 double-point needles and place marker for beginning of round. Join into a round, being careful not to twist the stitches. Work in Reverse Linen Stitch until piece measures 2" (5 cm). Bind off loosely.
Step 2
<b>Finishing:</b> Weave in ends. If desired, tie ribbon into bows and sew to napkin ring, being careful not to go through both layers.
Step 3
This knit napkin ring pattern is excerpted with permission from <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1603420797/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1603420797&linkCode=as2&tag=craftfocom-20">"Luxury Yarn One-Skein Wonders"</a> by Judith Durant and published by Storey Publishing.
