Steamer Train worsted by Ursula Almeida

Steamer Train worsted

Knitting
November 2022
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
21 stitches and 22 rows = 4 inches
in stranded stockinette in the round, blocked
US 6 - 4.0 mm
81 - 178 yards (74 - 163 m)
7.5 x 25.5” (19 x 64.5cm)
English
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Puffing through the forest, the ubiquitous steam train carries excited passengers on a windy, bumpy ride to visit Santa Claus or maybe pick out the family Christmas tree. Hot cocoa anyone?

Train lovers of all ages will appreciate the train motif which includes the engine, coal car, coach car and a caboose.

Knit top-down in the round, Steamer Train begins with corrugated ribbing then moves to a stranded stockinette body. All motifs are charted. Fit with an after-thought heel, wedge toe and I-cord hanger.

Some floats on the train are long but worth it!

For the fingering weight version, see Steamer Train.


Finished dimensions, flat & blocked (W x H):
7.5 x 25.5” (19 x 64.5 cm)

Techniques:
Knitting in the round, stranded knitting 2 colors per round, working from a chart for color placement, corrugated rib, kitchener stitch, I-cord

Skill Level:
Intermediate

Notions:
stitch markers, waste yarn, darning needle

Yardage / weight estimates:
MC (White) …………………………178yds / 81g
C1 (Navy)………………………………116yds / 55g
C2 (Solar Flare)…………………………81yds / 37g