This pattern, along with eight other Iowa and Nebraska - inspired designs, can be found in issue nine of Nomadic Knits.

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Size: 48 x 32”/ 122 x 81cm, blocked to shape.

Needles: US 7/ 4.5mm or size to obtain gauge, in circular needles at least 24”/ 60cm.

Gauge: 20 sts and 32 rows = 4”/ 10cm over Garter stitch, blocked.

Yarn: fingering weight:
C1 (dark): 155 yards/ 142 meters;
C2 (light): 130 yards/ 119 meters;
C3 (medium/ multi-color): 180 yards/ 165 meters; and
lace weight:
C4 (light): 155 yards/ 142 meters.

Notions: 2 different stitch markers, tapestry needle.

Sample knit in: Stitch Together Studio Smooth Sock (75% superwash Merino, 25% nylon; 463 yards/ 100g) in Dark Roast (C1), Whiskey in a Teacup (C2), and Bourbon Brule (C3); and Lofty Loops Yarns Lofty Mohair Silk (72% Kid Mohair, 28% Silk; 460 yards/ 50g) in Rose Gold (C4).

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