Finished ottoman has a 22" diameter and stands 16" tall.
Gauge is 10 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches in Linen Stitch.
Size 17 (12 mm) 40" circular needle
Set of size 17 (12 mm) double pointed needles
6 stitch markers, one to mark beginning of round
Tapestry needle
5 standard pillows or poly-fill for stuffing
Schoppel XL
7 skeins #7251 Camel (Main Color)
1 skein #6045 Fern (Contrast Color 1)
1 skein #0581 Savanna (Contrast Color 2)
1 skein #1100 Shrimp (Contrast Color 3)
1 skein #2790 Pink (Contrast Color 4)
Using size 17 (12 mm) 40" circular needle and MC, cast on 169 sts. Join to work in the round, being careful not to twist.
Place marker to mark beginning of round and knit two rounds. Work in Linen Stitch as follows:
Row 1: with CC1, *knit 1, slip 1 with yarn in front, repeat from * to end of round, end knit 1.
Row 2: with CC1, *slip 1 with yarn in front, knit 1, repeat from * to end of round, end slip 1 with yarn in front.
Row 3: with MC, repeat Row 1.
Row 4: with MC, repeat Row 2.
Repeat these 4 rows until stripe measures 3", ending with Row 4. Work 3" as established with CC2, then CC3. Work 5" in
CC4, then 2" in CC3. Knit 2 rows with MC, decreasing 1 stitch in last round. Bind off all stitches. With MC and circular
needle, pick up and knit 168 stitches. *Knit 28, place marker, repeat from * 5 times. You will have 6 sections. On following
round, decrease as follows: *knit 2 together, knit to 2 stitches before marker, slip, slip, knit these two slipped stitches
together through the back loop, repeat from * to end of round. 156 stitches. Knit one round. Repeat these two rounds
until 12 stitches remain, switching to double pointed needles when there are too few stitches to fit around circular needle.
If desired, use remaining contrast shades to create a bull's-eye pattern, knitting with CC on plain knit rnds and working
decrease rounds in MC. Cut yarn leaving an 18" tail and draw through remaining stitches several times, drawing the piece
closed in the process. Weave in ends. Repeat on cast-on edge with MC only, stuffing the ottoman as you work. Weave in
all ends and steam gently if desired.
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Jacinto Ottoman