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I'm going to knit a throw (small blanket) and I'm looking for a unique stitch to use; something not too difficult, but more interesting than ribbing or stockinette. I was thinking about this one: http://www.knittingonthenet.com/stitches/daisy.htm but I'm still not sure. Does anyone have any other recommendations?

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  1. This is a good basic stitch. Knit a swatch to see how many stitches you will need to cast on in order to make the throw in the size you desire. You could also use this as a feature stitch and mix in some other stitches for a different look.
  2. It's a nice pattern, but personally I think that the Bell Pattern Shawl would be more interesting and a lot simpler to knit. Just make it in worsted weight instead of sport weight with larger needles. www.knitlist.com/96gift/giftbellshawl.htm
  3. check your library for any of the 'knitting encyclopedias' by barbara walker. they've been in print for a while, the first three are the most useful, and they have an incredible number of beautiful stitches for all sorts of projects. check the knitting magazines (your library may have some) for interesting stitches--you can use any stitch in anything you want to make. if you like knitting, read _knitting without tears_ by elizabeth zimmerman. it's wonderful to just read, and the information will teach and inspire you to create your own designs, or modify others. it might be the best knitting book ever. check out your local yarn shop--the knitters in any yarn shop i've been in are always happy to help.
  4. How about Feather & Fan lace stitch? Multiple of 18 stitches. Row 1: (RS): K all sts. Row 2: P all sts. Row 3: *(K2Tog) 3 times, (YO,K1) 6 times, (K2Tog) 3 times*. Repeat from * to *. Row 4: K all sts. It is recommended to add garter stitch border (knit every row) to the throw, probably 4 stitches for each side, and 8 rows for top and bottom. So the total of your cast on stitch would be "nos. of pattern repeat you need x 18 sts + 4 sts (side border) + 4 sts (side border)". Picture refer to link.
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