Modular Knit Bowl

Designed as a do-it-yourself way to explore modular knitting, this design uses modular knitting to create a functional 3-dimensional vessel. Experiment with colors and fibers while creating a functional knit piece. MODULAR KNIT BOWL uses garter stitch, and components are joined as you go. The pattern includes directions for 2 sizes as well as how-to instructions for modifications. Photo tutorials and video links are included.

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YARN
Knit Picks Swish DK, 100% Superwash Merino, 123 yd / 112 m per 50 g, or similar DK weight yarn. www.knitpicks.com

Size 1 requires approximately 49 yd / 45 m (20 g) total
Size 2 requires approximately 74 yd / 68 m (30 g) total

Samples shown in colorways Dove Heather, Rainforest Heather, Wonderland Heather, and Honey.

GAUGE & NEEDLES
22 stitches & 44 rows = 4” / 10 cm in garter stitch knit flat
US 3 / 3.25 mm or size needed to get gauge, minimum length 24” / 60 cm

DIMENSIONS – SIZE 1
Center strip (laid flat, width x length): 2.5” x 7.8” / 6.4 x 19.8 cm
Bowl base (width x length): 2.5” x 2.7” / 6.4 x 6.9 cm
Top circumference: 12.7” / 32.3 cm
Height: 2.8” / 7.1 cm
Designed to fit a 20-50 g skein of yarn.

DIMENSIONS – SIZE 2
Center strip (laid flat, width x length): 3.3” x 10” / 8.4 x 25.4 cm
Bowl base (width x length): 3.3” x 3.5” / 8.4 x 8.9 cm
Top circumference: 16.4” / 41.7 cm
Height: 3.8” / 8.9 cm
Designed to fit a 50-100 g skein of yarn.

Vary dimensions by adjusting length or width of center strip, or varying rate of increase on bowl sides. Use your bowl to hold a skein of yarn, notions, or other treats. Pin locking stitch markers to the sides for safe keeping! Pattern includes suggestions for how to make adjustments.

TECHNIQUES
Provisional cast-on, knit stitch, join-as-you-go modular knitting, basic increase

PATTERN ATTRIBUTES
This is a written pattern with photo tutorials and links to technique videos. It includes ideas for how to make dimension adjustments.

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Tech editing: Bronwyn Hahn
Test knitting: Lili B., Bekah D., & Jennie K.