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Indicator
This pattern is found in Knit Happy with Self-Striping Yarn and cannot be purchased as an individual download. The book is available for purchase HERE on Indiebound or HERE on Amazon.
Sometimes it is just hard to start small. Hats are lovely, and everyone loves mittens, but even beginners want projects that WOW! This beginner pattern is all about learning basic techniques for knitting with self-striping yarn while getting BIG results. Using increases and decreases, you will make a beautiful arrow-shaped wrap or scarf that bends the stripes in your self-striping yarn. Packed with tips and tricks, this pattern will help you make tidy transitions between stripes using of the most common stitches for a new knitter: garter and stockinette stitch. Although this pattern was written to help knitters who are new to self-striping yarn, the Indicator Shawl is a relaxing, satisfying knit for all levels.
SIZES
Scarf (Wrap)
YARN
Fingering weight yarn, Gauge Dyeworks
Sweater
Sample shown in “White Light + Dark Blue”
655 (1310) yards / 599 (1198) m
FINISHED DIMENSIONS
Length: 75 (75) inches / 188 (188) cm
Depth: 11.5 (23.5) inches / 29 (59) cm
NEEDLES
US 7 (4.5 mm) 32-inch (80-cm) circular needles, or as required to meet gauge
GAUGE
18 stitches and 26 rows = 4 inches (10 cm) in stockinette stitch after blocking
TOOLS
Tape measure, 3 Stitch markers, Scissors, Tapestry needle
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- First published: December 2020
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