Hooked On Newton has returned! One of the locations chosen to yarn storm is this fencing along Commonwealth Ave. at Ash St. It's a well traveled area in and out of the city with high viability. It has the potential for a stunning impact because there is a LOT of fencing. The more of it that can get covered the better the effect will be.
The fence slats measure 5.5" x 1.5" x 93" and can be easily covered with fabric where one side is approximately 11" (see photos of sample below.)
These patterns are provided to get you started but feel free to experiment with stitches, patterns and color – anything goes! More importantly, don’t fuss and do not rip out anything you view as a “mistake." Let whatever happens be the charm.
Email fiberart@newtonma.gov or call 617-796-1540 if you would like to drop off completed squares, have questions, or would like to learn more.
KNIT:
1. Worsted weight yarn and size 9 needles2. Cast on 30 stitches
3. Knit until the piece measures 11”.
4. Bind off. Don’t weave in the ends! We’ll use them to stitch to other rectangles.
OR
1. Use any weight yarn and the needle size recommended for that. You can even use a needle size or two larger to make things go faster.
2. Cast on as many stitches onto the needle as you want. The number of stitches on the needle will determine the width. Less stitches will make a narrow rectangle and more stitches will make a wider rectangle.
3. Knit until the piece measures 11”.
4. Bind off. Don’t weave in the ends! We’ll use them to stitch to other rectangles.
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| Rainbow rectangles ready to be stitched together |
CROCHET
1. Worsted weight yarn and H or I hook.2. Chain 35
3. Double crochet until the piece measures 11”.
4. Bind off. Don’t weave in the ends! We’ll use them to stitch to other rectangles.
OR
1. Use any weight yarn and the needle size recommended for that. You can even use a needle size or two larger to make things go faster.
2. Chain as many stitches as you want. The number of chains will determine the width. Less chains will make a narrow rectangle and more chains will make a wider rectangle.
3. Crochet until the piece measures 11”.
4. Fasten off. Don’t weave in the ends! We’ll use them to stitch to other rectangles.
I worked test samples to double check the pattern details and the results are incredible!
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| The back view of the fence from the carriage road |
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| Zoomed in view from across the street |
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| Zoomed out from across the street. Now visualize all the slats covered!! |
