Furuba

B Y N ATALIA V ASILIEVA

Photo © Anna Hromova

S KILL L EVEL : E XPERIENCED .

T ECHNIQUES U SED : E NTRELAC , I NVISIBLE CAST - ON , J ENY ’ S

SURPRISINGLY STRETCHY BIND - OFF , STITCH - TO - ROW GRAFTING ,

C ROCHETED P ROVISIONAL CAST - ON ( OPTIONAL ), KNITTING

BACK BACKWARDS ( DESIRABLE ).

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FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Sock length: 8¾”/9⅞” (22/25 cm), to fit foot length 9½”/10½” (24/26.5 cm).

Sock circumference: 7⅞” (20 cm), to fit foot circumference 8¾”/9½” (22/24 cm).

Leg length: 8¼” (21 cm).

TOOLS AND MATERIALS

 Lang Yarns Jawoll (75% wool, 25% polyamide (nylon); 437 yds (400 m)

per 100 g) #85.0050: 1 skein

 Circular needles US 1½ (2.5 mm) or size to get the gauge; at least 32” (80

cm) length

 Crochet hook of any size (for alternative cast-on)

 Spare yarn

 Blunt sewing needle (for grafting)

 Stitch markers (for alternative cast-on)

GAUGE
Entrelac block 11 sts x 21 rows in stockinette = 1⅛” x 1½” (3 x 4 cm).

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PATTERN NOTES
Both socks of each size are knitted identically, with entrelac blocks facing RS or

WS respectively. Each sock starts from provisional cast-on, is formed in entrelac

with internal shaping for the heel and the toe and then is grafted between tiers

zigzagging around the leg.

To change the size of socks, you may work bigger or smaller entrelac blocks:

adding or subtracting 1 st x 2 rows will widen or narrow sock circumference by

¾” (2 cm), and lengthen or shorten sock foot by ¾”/1” (2/2.5 cm).

Stockinette blocks might be worked in traditional knit-and-purl rows with

turns, or in knit-and-knit-back-backwards rows without turns. Garter stitch

blocks for the cuff are worked in all knits with turns after each row.

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DIRECTIONS
Shorter Version

Possible Color Variations

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Right Sock
Right sock starts from tip of the toe with RS-facing blocks.
Tier I, Blocks 1-4: Set-up row 1 (RS): Using Invisible method and spare yarn,
cast on 11 sts. Row 2 (WS): Knit back backwards 11 (or turn the work, purl 11,
turn). Row 3 and all following RS rows: Slip 1, knit 10. Row 4 and all
following WS rows: Slip 1, knit back backwards 10 (or turn, slip 1, purl 10,
You may work alternative cast-on as follows:
Using Crocheted Provisional method, cast on 200
stitches with spare yarn onto needle placing markers
after each 20 stitches. Do not knit full row with
main yarn! End of chain should be at the toe.
For Set-up row 1 of Tiers I and III blocks knit 11,
drop remaining 9 spare sts until next marker and
remove it.

turn). Repeat last 2 rows for 21 rows in total ending with RS row. Use the

same spare yarn for blocks worked like this one leaving a long float to prevent puckering.

Tier I, Block 5: as Block I-1, then work additional WS row (total of 22 rows).

Tier II, Blocks 1-4: Set-up row 1 (WS): Pick up and purl 11, inserting right needle tip through both

selvedge loops of Tier I block, then return last picked-up stitch onto left needle and p2tog, turn.

Row 2 and all following RS rows: Slip 1, knit 10. Row 3 and all following WS rows: Slip 1,

knit back backwards 9, ssk backwards (or turn, slip 1, purl 9, p2tog, turn). Repeat last 2 rows for

21 rows in total.

Tier II, Block 5: Set-up row 1 (WS): Pick up and purl 11, inserting right needle tip through both

selvedge loops of Block I-1, turn. Row 2 and all following RS rows: Slip 1, knit 10. Row 3 and all

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following WS rows: Slip 1, knit back backwards 10 (or turn, slip 1, purl 10, turn). Repeat last 2 rows for

22 rows in total ending with RS row.

Tier III, Blocks 1-4: Set-up row 1 (RS): Pick up and knit 11, inserting right needle tip through both

selvedge loops of Tier II block, then knit 1 and pass last picked-up stitch over. Row 2 and all

following WS rows: Slip 1, knit back backwards 10 (or turn, slip 1, purl 10, turn). Row 3 and all

following RS rows: Slip 1, knit 9, ssk. Repeat last 2 rows for 21 rows in total.

Tier III, Block 5: Set-up row 1 (RS): Pick up and knit 11, inserting right needle tip through both

selvedge loops of Block II-1. Row 2 and all following WS rows: Slip 1, knit back backwards 10

(or turn, slip 1, purl 10, turn). Row 3 and all following RS rows: Slip 1, knit 10. Repeat last 2 rows for

21 rows in total.

Tier III, Block 6: Set-up row 1 (RS): Pick up and knit 11, inserting right needle tip through both

selvedge loops of Block III-5, then knit 1 (of Block I-5) and pass last picked-up stitch over. Row 2 and

all following WS rows: Slip 1, knit back backwards 10 (or turn, slip 1, purl 10, turn). Row 3 and all

following RS rows: Slip 1, knit 9, ssk. Repeat last 2 rows for 21 rows in total.

Tier III, Blocks 7-10: as Block I-1.

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Tier III, Block 11 (garter stitch): Set-up row 1 (RS): Using Invisible method and spare yarn, cast on

11 sts, turn. Row 2 and all following WS rows: Slip 1, knit 10, turn. Row 3 and all following RS rows:

Slip 1, knit 10, turn. Repeat last 2 rows for 21 rows in total. Bind off 11 using JSSBO = 1 st left.

Tier IV, Block 1 (garter stitch): Set-up row 1 (WS): Pick up and knit 10, inserting right needle tip

only through farthest selvedge loop of Block III-11, then return last picked-up stitch onto left needle

and p2tog. Row 2 and all following RS rows: Turn, slip 1wyif, knit 10. Row 3 and all following

WS rows: Turn, slip 1, knit 9, p2tog. Repeat last 2 rows for 21 rows in total.

Tier IV, Blocks 2-6: as Block II-1 (along Tier III).

Tier V, Block 1: Set-up row 0 (WS): Pick up and purl 11, inserting right needle tip through both

selvedge loops of Block III-5, then return last picked-up stitch onto left needle and p2tog, turn.

Row 1 and all following RS rows: Slip 1, knit 9, ssk. Row 2 and all following WS rows: Slip 1,

knit back backwards 9, ssk backwards (or turn, slip 1, purl 9, p2tog, turn). Repeat last 2 rows for

22 rows in total ending with RS row.

Tier V, Blocks 2-5: as Block III-1 (along Tier IV).

Tier V, Block 6 (garter stitch): Set-up row 1 (RS): Pick up and knit 11, inserting right needle tip

through both selvedge loops of Block IV-1, then knit 1 and pass last picked-up stitch over, turn. Row 2

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and all following WS rows: Slip 1 wyib, knit 10, turn. Row 3 and all following RS rows: Slip 1, knit 9,

ssk, turn. Repeat last 2 rows for 21 rows in total. Bind off 11 using JSSBO = 1 st left.

Tier VI, Blocks 1-5: as Tier IV, Blocks 1-5 (along Tier V).

Tier VI, Blocks 6-8: as Block II-1 (along Tier III).

Tier VI, Block 9: as Block II-1 (along Block III-1, joining to Block II-5).

Retrieve 11 live loops from cast-on of Block I-1.

Tier VI, Block 10: as Block II-1 (along Block II-5, joining to live loops of Block I-1).

Retrieve 11 live loops from cast-on of Block I-2.

Tier VII, Block 1: as Block V-1 (along Block I-1, joining to Block VI-10 and live loops of Block I-2).

Tier VII, Blocks 2-9: as Block III-1 (along Tier VI).

Tier VII, Block 10 (garter stitch): as Block V-6 (along Block VI-1).

Tier VIII, Blocks 1-9: as Tier VI, Blocks 1-9 (along Tier VII).

Retrieve live loops from cast-on (11 from each block of Tiers I and III). Cut the yarn leaving a tail

about 80” (2 m), thread the blunt sewing needle and sew open loops of Tier VIII to selvedges of

Tier I and then Tier III, and selvedges of Tier VIII to live loops of Tier I and then Tier III.

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Left Sock
Left sock starts from tip of the toe with WS-facing blocks.
Tier I, Blocks 1-4: Set-up row 1 (WS): Using Invisible method and spare
yarn, cast on 11 sts. Row 2 (RS): Knit 11. Row 3 and all following WS rows:
Slip 1, knit back backwards 10 (or turn the work, slip 1, purl 10, turn). Row 4
and all following RS rows: Slip 1, knit 10. Repeat last 2 rows for 21 rows in
You may work alternative cast-on as follows:
Using Crocheted Provisional method, cast on 200
stitches with spare yarn onto needle placing markers
after each 20 stitches. Do not knit full row with
main yarn! End of chain should be at the toe.
For Set-up row 1 of Tiers I and III blocks purl 11,
drop remaining 9 spare sts until next marker and
remove it.

total ending with WS row. Use the same spare yarn for blocks worked like

this one leaving a long float to prevent puckering.

Tier I, Block 5: as Block I-1, then work additional RS row (total of 22 rows).

Tier II, Blocks 1-4: Set-up row 1 (RS): Pick up and knit 11, inserting right needle tip through both

selvedge loops of Tier I block, then knit 1 and pass last picked-up stitch over. Row 2 and all

following WS rows: Slip 1, knit back backwards 10 (or turn, slip 1, purl 10, turn). Row 3 and all

following RS rows: Slip 1, knit 9, ssk. Repeat last 2 rows for 21 rows in total.

Tier II, Block 5: Set-up row 1 (RS): Pick up and knit 11, inserting right needle tip through both

selvedge loops of Block I-1. Row 2 and all following WS rows: Slip 1, knit back backwards 10

(or turn, slip 1, purl 10, turn). Row 3 and all following RS rows: Slip 1, knit 10. Repeat last 2 rows

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for 22 rows in total ending with WS row.

Tier III, Blocks 1-4: Set-up row 1 (WS): Pick up and purl 11, inserting right needle tip through both

selvedge loops of Tier II block, then return last picked-up stitch onto left needle and p2tog, turn.

Row 2 and all following RS rows: Slip 1, knit 10. Row 3 and all following WS rows: Slip 1, knit

back backwards 9, ssk backwards (or turn, slip 1, purl 9, p2tog, turn). Repeat last 2 rows for 21 rows

in total.

Tier III, Block 5: Set-up row 1 (WS): Pick up and purl 11, inserting right needle tip through both

selvedge loops of Block II-1, turn. Row 2 and all following RS rows: Slip 1, knit 10. Row 3 and all

following WS rows: Slip 1, knit back backwards 10 (or turn, slip 1, purl 10, turn). Repeat last 2 rows for

21 rows in total.

Tier III, Block 6: Set-up row 1 (WS): Pick up and purl 11, inserting right needle tip through both

selvedge loops of Block III-5, then return last picked-up stitch onto left needle and p2tog (with

leftmost stitch of Block I-5), turn. Row 2 and all following RS rows: Slip 1, knit 10. Row 3 and all

following WS rows: Slip 1, knit back backwards 9, ssk backwards (or turn, slip 1, purl 9, p2tog, turn).

Repeat last 2 rows for 21 rows in total.

Tier III, Blocks 7-10: as Block I-1.

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Tier III, Block 11 (garter stitch): Set-up row 1 (WS): Using Invisible method and spare yarn, cast on

11 sts, turn. Row 2 and all following RS rows: Slip 1, knit 10, turn. Row 3 and all following WS rows:

Slip 1, knit 10, turn. Repeat last 2 rows for 21 rows in total. Bind off 11 using JSSBO = 1 st left.

Tier IV, Block 1 (garter stitch): Set-up row 1 (RS): Pick up and knit 10, inserting right needle tip

through both selvedge loops of Block III-11, then knit 1 and pass last picked-up stitch over. Row 2

and all following WS rows: Turn, slip 1wyib, knit 10. Row 3 and all following RS rows: Turn,

slip 1, knit 9, ssk. Repeat last 2 rows for 21 rows in total.

Tier IV, Blocks 2-6: as Block II-1 (along Tier III).

Tier V, Block 1: Set-up row 0 (RS): Pick up and knit 11, inserting right needle tip through both

selvedge loops of Block III-5, then knit 1 and pass last picked-up stitch over. Row 1 and all

following WS rows: Slip 1, knit back backwards 9, ssk backwards (or turn, slip 1, purl 9, p2tog,

turn). Row 2 and all following RS rows: Slip 1, knit 9, ssk. Repeat last 2 rows for 22 rows in total

ending with WS row.

Tier V, Blocks 2-5: as Block III-1 (along Tier IV).

Tier V, Block 6 (garter stitch): Set-up row 1 (WS): Pick up and knit 11 inserting right needle tip only

through farthest selvedge loop of Block IV-1, then knit 1 and pass last picked-up stitch over, turn.

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Row 2 and all following RS rows: Slip 1 wyif, knit 10, turn. Row 3 and all following WS rows: Slip 1,

knit 9, ssk, turn. Repeat last 2 rows for 21 rows in total. Bind off 11 using JSSBO = 1 st left.

Tier VI, Blocks 1-5: as Tier IV, Blocks 1-5 (along Tier V).

Tier VI, Blocks 6-8: as Block II-1 (along Tier III).

Tier VI, Block 9: as Block II-1 (along Block III-1, joining to Block II-5).

Retrieve 11 live loops from cast-on of Block I-1.

Tier VI, Block 10: as Block II-1 (along Block II-5, joining to live loops of Block I-1).

Retrieve 11 live loops from cast-on of Block I-2.

Tier VII, Block 1: as Block V-1 (along Block I-1, joining to Block VI-10 and live loops of Block I-2).

Tier VII, Blocks 2-9: as Block III-1 (along Tier VI).

Tier VII, Block 10 (garter stitch): as Block V-6 (along Block VI-1).

Tier VIII, Blocks 1-9: as Tier VI, Blocks 1-9 (along Tier VII).

Retrieve live loops from cast-on (11 from each block of Tiers I and III). Cut the yarn leaving a tail

about 80” (2 m), thread the blunt sewing needle and sew open loops of Tier VIII to selvedges of

Tier I and then Tier III, and selvedges of Tier VIII to live loops of Tier I and then Tier III.

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Longer Version

Possible Color Variations

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Right Sock
Right sock starts from tip of the toe with RS-facing blocks.
Tier I, Block 1: Set-up row 1 (RS): Using Invisible method and spare yarn, cast
on 11 sts. Row 2 (WS): Knit back backwards 11 (or turn the work, purl 11,
turn). Row 3 and all following RS rows: Slip 1, knit 10. Row 4 and all
following WS rows: Slip 1, knit back backwards 10 (or turn, slip 1, purl 10,
You may work alternative cast-on as follows:
Using Crocheted Provisional method, cast on 200
stitches with spare yarn onto needle placing markers
after each 20 stitches. Do not knit full row with
main yarn! End of chain should be at the toe.
For Set-up row 1 of Tier I blocks knit 11, drop
remaining 9 spare sts until next marker and
remove it.

turn). Repeat last 2 rows for 21 rows in total ending with RS row. Use the

same spare yarn for blocks worked like this one leaving a long float to prevent puckering.

Tier I, Block 2: Set-up row 1 (RS): Pick up and knit 11, inserting right needle tip through both

selvedge loop of Block I-1. Row 2 and all following WS rows: Slip 1, knit back backwards 10

(or turn, slip 1, purl 10, turn). Row 3 and all following RS rows: Slip 1, knit 10. Repeat last 2 rows

for 21 rows in total.

Tier I, Blocks 3-10: as Block I-1.

Tier I, Block 11 (garter stitch): Set-up row 1 (RS): Using Invisible method and spare yarn, cast on

11 sts, turn. Row 2 and all following WS rows: Slip 1, knit 10, turn. Row 3 and all following

RS rows: Slip 1, knit 10, turn. Repeat last 2 rows for 21 rows in total. Bind off 11 using JSSBO = 1 st

left.

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Tier II, Block 1 (garter stitch): Set-up row 1 (WS): Pick up and knit 10, inserting right needle tip

only through farthest selvedge loop of Block I-11, then return last picked-up stitch onto left needle

and p2tog. Row 2 and all following RS rows: Turn, slip 1wyif, knit 10. Row 3 and all following

WS rows: Turn, slip 1, knit 9, p2tog. Repeat last 2 rows for 21 rows in total.

Tier II, Blocks 2-10: Set-up row 1 (WS): Pick up and purl 11, inserting right needle tip through

both selvedge loops of Tier I block, then return last picked-up stitch onto left needle and p2tog,

turn. Row 2 and all following RS rows: Slip 1, knit 10. Row 3 and all following WS rows: Slip 1, knit

back backwards 9, ssk backwards (or turn, slip 1, purl 9, p2tog, turn). Repeat last 2 rows for 21 rows

in total.

Tier II, Block 11: Set-up row 1 (WS): Pick up and purl 11, inserting right needle tip through both

selvedge loops of Block I-1, turn. Row 2 and all following RS rows: Slip 1, knit 10. Row 3 and all

following WS rows: Slip 1, knit back backwards 10 (or turn, slip 1, purl 10, turn). Repeat last 2 rows

for 21 rows in total.

Tier III, Block 1: Using any provisional method, cast on 11 stitches. If you use Invisible cast-on,

then proceed to Row 1. Set-up row 0 (WS): Knit back backwards 11 (or turn, purl 11, turn). Row 1

and all following RS rows: Slip 1, knit 9, ssk. Row 2 and all following WS rows: Slip 1, knit back

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backwards 10 (or turn, slip 1, purl 10, turn). Repeat last 2 rows for 22 rows in total ending with

RS row.

Tier III, Blocks 2-5: Set-up row 1 (RS): Pick up and knit 11, inserting right needle tip through both

selvedge loops of Tier II block, then knit 1 and pass last picked-up stitch over. Row 2 and all

following WS rows: Slip 1, knit back backwards 10 (or turn, slip 1, purl 10, turn). Row 3 and all

following RS rows: Slip 1, knit 9, ssk. Repeat last 2 rows for 21 rows in total.

Tier III, Block 6: as Block III-2, then work additional WS row (total of 22 rows).

Tier IV, Blocks 1-5: as Block II-2 (along Tier III).

Tier V, Block 1: Set-up row 0 (WS): Pick up and purl 11 inserting right needle tip through both

selvedge loops of Block III-1, turn. Row 1 and all following RS rows: Slip 1, knit 9, ssk. Row 2

and all following WS rows: Slip 1, knit back backwards 10 (or turn, slip 1, purl 10, turn). Repeat

last 2 rows for 22 rows in total ending with RS row.

Tier V, Blocks 2-5: as Block III-2 (along Tier IV).

Tier V, Block 6: Set-up row 1 (RS): Pick up and knit 11, inserting right needle tip through both

selvedge loops of Block IV-1. Row 2 and all following WS rows: Slip 1, knit back backwards 10

(or turn, slip 1, purl 10, turn). Row 3 and all following RS rows: Slip 1, knit 10. Repeat last 2 rows for

21 rows in total.

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Tier V, Block 7: as Block III-2 (along Block V-6, joining to Block III-6).

Tier V, Blocks 8-11: as Block III-2 (along Tier II).

Tier V, Block 12 (garter stitch): Set-up row 1 (RS): Pick up and knit 11, inserting right needle tip

through both selvedge loops of Block II-1, then knit 1 and pass last picked-up stitch over, turn.

Row 2 and all following WS rows: Slip 1 wyib, knit 10, turn. Row 3 and all following RS rows:

Slip 1, knit 9, ssk, turn. Repeat last 2 rows for 21 rows in total. Bind off 11 using JSSBO = 1 st left.

Tier VI, Blocks 1-6: as Tier II, Blocks 1-6 (along Tier V).

Tier VII, Block 1: Set-up row 0 (WS): Pick up and purl 11, inserting right needle tip through both

selvedge loops of Block V-6, then return last picked-up stitch onto left needle and p2tog, turn.

Row 1 and all following RS rows: Slip 1, knit 9, ssk. Row 2 and all following WS rows: Slip 1,

knit back backwards 9, ssk backwards (or turn, slip 1, purl 9, p2tog, turn). Repeat last 2 rows for

22 rows in total ending with RS row.

Tier VII, Blocks 2-5: as Block III-2 (along Tier VI).

Tier VII, Block 6 (garter stitch): as Block V-12 (along Block VI-1).

Tier VIII, Blocks 1-5: as Tier II, Blocks 1-5 (along Tier VII).

Tier VIII, Blocks 6-9: as Block II-2 (along Tier V).

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Tier VIII, Block 10: as Block II-11 (along Block V-1).

Retrieve 11 live loops from cast-on of Block III-1.

Tier VIII, Block 11: as Block II-2 (along Block VIII-10, joining to live loops of Block III-1).

Retrieve live loops from cast-on (11 from each block of Tier I). Cut the yarn leaving a tail about 80”

(2 m), thread the blunt sewing needle and sew open loops of Tier VIII to selvedges of Tier I, and

selvedges of Tier VIII to live loops of Tier I.

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Left Sock
Left sock starts from tip of the toe with WS-facing blocks.
Tier I, Block 1: Set-up row 1 (WS): Using Invisible method and spare yarn,
cast on 11 sts. Row 2 (RS): Knit 11. Row 3 and all following WS rows: Slip 1,
knit back backwards 10 (or turn the work, slip 1, purl 10, turn). Row 4 and all
following RS rows: Slip 1, knit 10. Repeat last 2 rows for 21 rows in total
You may work alternative cast-on as follows:
Using Crocheted Provisional method, cast on 200
stitches with spare yarn onto needle placing markers
after each 20 stitches. Do not knit full row with
main yarn! End of chain should be at the toe.
For Set-up row 1 of Tier I blocks purl 11, drop
remaining 9 spare sts until next marker and
remove it.

ending with WS row. Use the same spare yarn for blocks worked like this one

leaving a long float to prevent puckering.

Tier I, Block 2: Set-up row 1 (WS): Pick up and purl 11, inserting right needle tip through both

selvedge loop of Block I-1, turn. Row 2 and all following RS rows: Slip 1, knit 10. Row 3 and all

following WS rows: Slip 1, knit back backwards 10 (or turn, slip 1, purl 10, turn). Repeat last

2 rows for 21 rows in total.

Tier I, Blocks 3-10: as Block I-1.

Tier I, Block 11 (garter stitch): Set-up row 1 (WS): Using Invisible method and spare yarn, cast on

11 sts, turn. Row 2 and all following RS rows: Slip 1, knit 10, turn. Row 3 and all following

WS rows: Slip 1, knit 10, turn. Repeat last 2 rows for 21 rows in total. Bind off 11 using JSSBO = 1 st

left.

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Tier II, Block 1 (garter stitch): Set-up row 1 (RS): Pick up and knit 10, inserting right needle tip

through both selvedge loops of Block I-11, then knit 1 and pass last picked-up stitch over. Row 2

and all following WS rows: Turn, slip 1wyib, knit 10. Row 3 and all following RS rows: Turn,

slip 1, knit 9, ssk. Repeat last 2 rows for 21 rows in total.

Tier II, Blocks 2-10: Set-up row 1 (RS): Pick up and knit 11, inserting right needle tip through both

selvedge loops of Tier I block, then knit 1 and pass last picked-up stitch over. Row 2 and all

following WS rows: Slip 1, knit back backwards 10 (or turn, slip 1, purl 10, turn). Row 3 and all

following RS rows: Slip 1, knit 9, ssk. Repeat last 2 rows for 21 rows in total.

Tier II, Block 11: Set-up row 1 (RS): Pick up and knit 11, inserting right needle tip through both

selvedge loops of Block I-1. Row 2 and all following WS rows: Slip 1, knit back backwards 10

(or turn, slip 1, purl 10, turn). Row 3 and all following RS rows: Slip 1, knit 10. Repeat last 2 rows for

21 rows in total.

Tier III, Block 1: Using any provisional method, cast on 11 stitches. If you use Invisible cast-on,

then proceed to Row 1. Set-up row 0 (RS): Knit 11. Row 1 and all following WS rows: Slip 1,

knit back backwards 9, ssk backwards (or turn, slip 1, purl 9, p2tog, turn). Row 2 and all

following RS rows: Slip 1, knit 10. Repeat last 2 rows for 22 rows in total ending with WS row.

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Tier III, Blocks 2-5: Set-up row 1 (WS): Pick up and purl 11, inserting right needle tip through both

selvedge loops of Tier II block, then return last picked-up stitch onto left needle and p2tog. Row 2

and all following RS rows: Slip 1, knit 10. Row 3 and all following WS rows: Slip 1, knit back

backwards 9, ssk backwards (or turn, slip 1, purl 9, p2tog, turn). Repeat last 2 rows for 21 rows in

total.

Tier III, Block 6: as Block III-2, then work additional RS row (total of 22 rows).

Tier IV, Blocks 1-5: as Block II-2 (along Tier III).

Tier V, Block 1: Set-up row 0 (RS): Pick up and knit 11 inserting right needle tip through both

selvedge loops of Block III-1. Row 1 and all following WS rows: Slip 1, knit back backwards 9,

ssk backwards (or turn, slip 1, purl 9, p2tog, turn). Row 2 and all following RS rows: Slip 1,

knit 10. Repeat last 2 rows for 22 rows in total ending with WS row.

Tier V, Blocks 2-5: as Block III-2 (along Tier IV).

Tier V, Block 6: Set-up row 1 (WS): Pick up and purl 11, inserting right needle tip through both

selvedge loops of Block IV-1, turn. Row 2 and all following RS rows: Slip 1, knit 10. Row 3 and all

following WS rows: Slip 1, knit back backwards 10 (or turn, slip 1, purl 10, turn). Repeat last 2 rows

for 21 rows in total.

Tier V, Block 7: as Block III-2 (along Block V-6, joining to Block III-6).

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Tier V, Blocks 8-11: as Block III-2 (along Tier II).

Tier V, Block 12 (garter stitch): Set-up row 1 (WS): Pick up and knit 11, inserting right needle tip

only through farthest selvedge loop of Block II-1, then return last picked-up stitch onto left needle

and p2tog, turn. Row 2 and all following RS rows: Slip 1 wyif, knit 10, turn. Row 3 and all

following WS rows: Slip 1, knit 9, p2tog, turn. Repeat last 2 rows for 21 rows in total. Bind off

11 using JSSBO = 1 st left.

Tier VI, Blocks 1-6: as Tier II, Blocks 1-6 (along Tier V).

Tier VII, Block 1: Set-up row 0 (RS): Pick up and knit 11, inserting right needle tip through both

selvedge loops of Block V-6, then knit 1 and pass last picked-up stitch over. Row 1 and all

following WS rows: Slip 1, knit back backwards 9, ssk backwards (or turn, slip 1, purl 9, p2tog,

turn). Row 2 and all following RS rows: Slip 1, knit 9, ssk. Repeat last 2 rows for 22 rows in total

ending with WS row.

Tier VII, Blocks 2-5: as Block III-2 (along Tier VI).

Tier VII, Block 6 (garter stitch): as Block V-12 (along Block VI-1).

Tier VIII, Blocks 1-5: as Tier II, Blocks 1-5 (along Tier VII).

Tier VIII, Blocks 6-9: as Block II-2 (along Tier V).

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Tier VIII, Block 10: as Block II-11 (along Block V-1).

Retrieve 11 live loops from cast-on of Block III-1.

Tier VIII, Block 11: as Block II-2 (along Block VIII-10, joining to live loops of Block III-1).

Retrieve live loops from cast-on (11 from each block of Tier I). Cut the yarn leaving a tail about 80”

(2 m), thread the blunt sewing needle and sew open loops of Tier VIII to selvedges of Tier I, and

selvedges of Tier VIII to live loops of Tier I.

FINISHING
Weave in all ends. Block if desired.

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“Furuba” by Natalia Vasilieva