This pattern was originally designed with a yarn that is no longer in production, however we’ve used Blue Sky interchangeably and love the result. We used US 17 DPNs for the I-Cord. This creates a looser, fatter tail.

YARN
Blue Sky Fibers Bulky (50% Alpaca, 50% Wool ,100g /45yds)

GAUGE
9 sts x 14 rows for 4” x 4” on US 15 needles in stockinette

NEEDLES
US 15 / 10 mm 16”-24” circular needles.
Double Pointed Needles (DPNs) US 17

NOTIONS
Stitch marker, Darning Needle

SIZING:
Child Size: approx 45 yds Red, approx 20 yds White
Adult Size: approx 70 yds Red, approx 25 yds White
Finished size is approx 18” (22”)