Patchwork texture and color, a play on Turkish kilims called cicim, a neutral flatweave base with multiple patterns and embroidery worked through. Features symmetry, offset color blocks, vertical slipstitch dots, rectangular shapes with strong garter division lines, center wrapped stitches, and twisted fringe tassels at corners.

Materials 1 skein each Spiral Grain Sport in Col 1 Magnolia, Col 3 Ginko, Col 5 Elderberry; 1 skein each 16 Fingering in Col 2 P30, Col 4 O30, Col 6 G30

Dimensions 72.5”/184 cm circumference, 12”/ 30.5 cm width

Needles US 6/4 mm, 40”/100 cm circular, or any length suitable

Notions Tapestry needle, stitch markers as needed, row counter (optional)

Gauge 30 sts x 40 rows in Garter Stitch, unblocked = 4”/10 cm

Skill level Intermediate

Techniques Slipped, dropped and wrapped stitches, I-cords, grafting