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Lampshade Cover
Lion Brand® Glitterspun^® - Moonlight Mohair
Pattern Number: 20061117-lampshade
You can be loose with following this pattern. The cover does not need to fit your shade precisely in order to look good. In fact it looks better if it doesn't. In other words -- you can't go wrong.

SKILL LEVEL:  Easy
SIZE: One Size
To fit a lampshade 10 1/4 inches high with 31 1/4 inches top circumference and 44 inch bottom circumference. Piece is 14 inches long

CORRECTIONS: None

MATERIALS

990-170 Glitterspun Yarn: Gold Sparkling gold
Quantity needed: 1 Skeins
Estimated Price: $ 5.99
Note: (A)

510-203 Moonlight Mohair Yarn: Safari Warm browns and beige with a golden gleam.
Quantity needed: 1 Skeins
Estimated Price: $ 8.99
Note: (B)

Lion Brand Knitting Needles Size 15 [10 mm]
Quantity needed: 1
Estimated Price: $ 5.95


Large-Eye Blunt Needles (Set of 6)
Quantity needed: 1
Estimated Price: $ 3.59

Additional Materials
A bell-shaped linen lampshade, 10 inches at top diameter, 14 inches at bottom diameter, 10 1/4 inches high
GAUGE:
10 stitches x 15 1/4 rows = 4 inches [1- cm] BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE. When you match the gauge in a pattern, your project will be the size specified in the pattern and the materials specified in the pattern will be sufficient. If it takes you less stitches and rows to make a 4 in. [10 cm] square, try using a smaller size hook or needles; if more stitches and rows, try a larger size hook or needles.
Exact gauges is not imporant to this project.

NOTES:
Measure the circumference of your shade both top and bottom. Measure the height. The shade shownis 10 1/4" high with 31 1/4" top circumference and 44" bottom circumference. Adjust thispattern as needed to fit. Knit the piece about an inch higher than the actual lampshade measurements. Knit a nice loosestockinette stitch so it will have a lot of stretch. Begin your pattern with the largestcircumference. The pattern for the item shown piece is as follows, but you can place stripes as yousee fit. It is great to have them be thin, fuzzy and widely spaced. Hold your work up to the shadeas you knit to make sure things are right. Adapt as your lampshade requires:


INSTRUCTIONS



LAMP SHADE With A, cast on 120 stitches. Rows 1-3: Work in stockinette stitch (knit one row, purl one row) starting with a purl rowfor 3 rows. Row 4: Decrease 6 stitches evenly across row. Work for 5 more rows. Rows 10-11: Change to B and continue in stockinette stitch. Row 12: Change to A, continue in stockinette stitch but decrease 6 stitches evenly acrossrow. Work for another 7 rows. Row 20: Decrease 6 stitches evenly across row. Work for another 7 rows. Row 28: Decrease 6 stitches evenly across row. Work for another 3 rows. Rows 32-33: Change to B and continue in stockinette stitch. Row 34: Change to A, continue in stockinette stitch. Work for 1 more row. Row 36: Decrease 6 stitches evenly across row. Work for 7 rows. Rows 44-45: Change to B and continue in stockinette. In row 44 only, decrease 6 stitchesevenly across row. Work for 6 more rows. Row 52: Decrease 6 stitches evenly across row. Row 53: Purl. Row 54: Knit, decreasing another 6 stitches (72 stitches across). Row 55: Bind off. FINISHING Using the large-eyed blunt needle, thread a piece of yarn through the top row or two so that it hugsthe lampshade tightly. Tie a small bow. Find a spot towards the bottom of your shade to pin together the rest of your shade. Adjust theknitting as needed.

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