How to Knit a Beautiful Moth with Three Wings










Introduction
The quantity of stitches is multiplied by 14 stitches.
Row Instructions
1st Row (Wrong Side)
1 selvedge stitch, 4 purls, * treble yarn over (= wind the right-hand needle with working yarn 3 times), 1 purl, treble yarn over, 14 purls *; repeat from * to * to last 5 stitches, 4 purls, 1 selvedge stitch.
2nd Row (Right Side)
1 selvedge stitch, 4 knit stitches, * slip first 3 yarn overs, place this stitch in front of work, 1 knit stitch, slip 2nd yarn over, 14 knit stitches; repeat from * to * to last 5 stitches, 4 purls, 1 selvedge stitch.
Finishing Touches
Fasten long loose stitches at once. Knit some stitches of stockinette stitch after that. Pull these stitches with an auxiliary needle inserted in the stitches. Tighten only the knit stitches of the row. Tie the stitches in a bow.
Repeating Rows
Repeat the 1st and 2nd rows twice. You'll get a moth with 3 wings.
Additional Rows
Make the 7th and 8th rows with stockinette stitch.
Make the next 6 rows of moths according to the previous description, but replace them a little bit. Then, make 2 rows of stockinette stitch. After that, continue working according to the ornament, starting from the 1st row.