UNDERGROWTH is one of my favorite words both in English and in Italian: sottobosco. It’s the part of the woods that stays in the lower side of the trees, that recieve a less intense light, nevertheless it’s capable of photosynthesize. I love it because it gives the idea that we can do so much with just what we have on hand, even though we have less than others.
That’s why I was so inspired and I designed simple stranded colorwork leaves and the only material you will need you will probably already have it in your stash.

SIZE
Adult: head circumference 54-56 cm / 21-22”

YARN
DK weight yarn
160 - 170 meters / 174 - 185 yards

SAMPLE YARN
LIMA by Drops Garnstudio, 65% wool 35% alpaca 100m / 50 g
Color A: 1 skein
Color B: 2 skeins

NEEDLES
3.5 mm / 4 mm with 40 cm cable

GUAGE
10 x 10 cm = 20 sts x 27 rows
Stockinette stitch in the round after blocking

NOTIONS
1 marker BOR
7 markers to separate the sections of the chart