Knitted Chapstick Holder Pattern, Type 1
Victoria Trauger ::: Beloved Brown-Eyed Girl


:::::::::: ABBREVIATIONS   ::::::::::

k = knit
p = purl
k2tog = knit the next two stitches together
ssk = slip next two stitches knitwise, one at a time; return to left needle and knit them together through the back loop
kfb = knit next stitch through front loop without removing it from the left needle; knit same stitch again through the back loop and remove from left needle
yo = yarn over


::::::::::   TYPE 1: RIBBED   ::::::::::

Using smaller needles, CO 16 sts, arrange to work in the round.
Work 4 rounds of k1,p1 ribbing.

Switch to larger needles and work 18 rounds in stockinette (knit every round).
Round 23:  *k1, k2tog*, repeat from * to * to last stitch, k1 (11 sts)
Round 24:  (k2tog) twice, k1, (k2tog) 3 times (6 sts)

Cut yarn leaving a 4-5" tail.
With tapestry needle, thread tail through remaining stitches and remove from knitting needles.  Pull tightly towards inside of tube to close hole.  Turn tube inside out and weave in both tails.  Return to rightside-out and attach hanging device to edge of ribbing, being sure to catch at least 3 threads.