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For all of us Americans, it’s time to vote! We have more reasons than ever to make our voices heard. All around the country, people have been stepping up to make change for their community; to bring about the future they wish to see. This is big work and it’s important.

The simplest way you can get involved is to vote and make your voices heard!

I’m sharing this as a free pattern because I believe in the message and it should be everywhere! Put it on a cushion or a bag, frame it or hang it in your window to remind your friends, family and neighbors to vote!

Cast your ballot and then cast on! This colorwork panel is knit in the round and then steeked to lie flat. The lettering is done afterwards in duplicate stitch. If you’ve never done either then, it’s a great time to learn a new skill.

This year, the election might be different to what you’re used to. Maybe you’re voting in a new way, or for the first time ever and you feel unsure. You may have to do a bit of research or ask a friend for help. It might take you a bit longer than expected. But, once it’s done you can look at it and say yes, I voted!

Let’s get out there and vote!

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SIZE

1 size approx. 12 x12 / 30 x 30 cm

GAUGE

13 sts x 18 rnds on Needle C to
4 / 10 cm in stockinette stitch, blocked

YARN

Worsted-weight (~190-220 yd / 170-200 m per 3.5 oz / 100 g) non-superwash (important for steaking) wool in 4 colors:

• White (for the background) ~ 35 g
• Red and blue (for stripes and stars) - 10 g each
• Black (for the word) - 5 g (you can also use a slightly heavier yarn for it)

You can also use any other weight of yarn, but you will need to adjust your needle size accordingly, and the finished size of the sign will differ.

NEEDLES

Needle A (for garter):
One set of 16 / 40 cm circular needles.
Suggested Size: US 10 / 5.5 mm

Needle B (for colorwork):
One set of 16 / 40 cm circular needles.
Suggested Size: US 10.5 / 6.5 mm

Needle C (for stockinette):
One set of 16 / 40 cm circular needles.
Suggested Size: US 9 / 6 mm

NOTIONS

Stitch markers, tapestry needle, scissors, crochet hook.

PATTERN TECHNIQUES

Classic long-tail cast-on
Stockinette and garter stitch
Simple colorwork
Basic bind-off
Steeking (including crochet reinforcement)
Duplicate stitching (or intarsia, if you choose to work the sign flat)
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I would love to see your versions of the Vote Sign! Feel free to tag me (@saltandstoneknits) and add these hashtags to your photos on Instagram! #knittedvotesign #saltandstoneknits

If you have any questions about the pattern, please contact me at mieka@saltandstoneknits.com.

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Pattern tech edited by Olga Barshai

Ravelry: GingerHandcrafts
IG: @Ginger_handcrafts
Email: olga.barshai@gmail.com

Copywriting by Katherine Majka

Raverly: Kasia-Knits
IG: @kasiaknits