Round Cable Rug Knitting Pattern Design 623

KNITTED RUG:   This pattern contains directions for making knitted bathroom accessories. Directions are given for a bath mat and seat cover. Knitted on two needles the set is made in the stockinette and the easy cable stitch. Either Rug Cotton, Candlewick, old stockings or four strands of cotton held together can be used.  When completed, the rug measures 30 inches in diameter.  The size of the seat cover is not given (nor shown).  

This is a Mail Order Design pattern purchased through newspapers and catalogs.   The pattern was marketed as Laura Wheeler in 1971.   Tgis was a popular pattern through the time, being marketed twice under both the Alice Brooks and Laura Wheeler brands.

MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS: 8 (100 yard) balls of Rug Cotton, 13 (65 yard) skeins of Candlewick (a heavy cotton used in making tufted Candlewick bedspreads), or 14 (250 yard) balls of Mercerized Crochet and Knitting Cotton, a pair of No. 6 bone (American) or No. 7 bone (English) knitting needles, a double pointed sock needle, and two yards of tape 3/4 inch wide. The rug requires either 6 (100 yard) balls of Rug Cotton, or 10 (65 yard) skeins of Candlewick or 10 (250 yard) balls of Mercerized Crochet and Knitting Cotton. The cover requires either 2 (100 yard) balls of Rug Cotton, or 3 (65 yard) skeins of Candlewick or 4 (250 yard) balls of Mercerized Crochet and Knitting Cotton.