One of the things I like most about knitting is how the basic can appear intricate, as well as the amazing synergy created by two simple colors. Xander achieves both by interposing an easy and entertaining slip-stitch pattern between broad swaths of color, creating the illusion of a complicated weave in a versatile and easy-to-wear piece.
Explore wild color combos or stay on the safe side – regardless, you’ll be dressed to impress.

Size:
Turquoise/Rust colored version (individual sale):
Wingspan: approx. 174 cm / 68.5 inches.
Depth at center: approx. 75 cm / 29.5 inches.

Red/Light grey version (from Homecoming collection):
Wingspan: approx. 156 cm / 61.5 inches.
Depth at center: approx. 75 cm / 29.5 inches.

Yarn used:
Turquoise/Rust colored version (individual sale):
Knitter’s Kitchen Yak Merino Fingering (60% Merino, 20% Yak, 10% Nylon), 400 meters / 437 yards per 100g, 2 skeins.
Colorways used: C1: “Peacock”; C2: “Dark Rust”.
You can use any fingering weight yarn with the approximate same yardage.

Red/Light grey version (from Homecoming collection):
Martin’s Lab Aubrey Sport (55% SW BFL, 45% Silk), 300 m/328 yds per 100g.
Colorways used: C1: Marilyn; C2; Lappato.
**PLEASE NOTE** that the instructions in the Homecoming collection are slightly different (change in section repeats), allowing for the shorter yardage of the yarn.

Needles:
3,75 mm / US 5 circulars (or size needed for gauge), 80 cm / 32 inches.

Other:
3 stitch markers, one of which is removable, tapestry needle for weaving in ends.

Gauge:
Sample uses gauge of 16,5 sts & 29 rows to 10 cm / 4 inches in stockinette stitch worked flat, after blocking.
The gauge isn’t crucial on this project, but differences will affect the finished size as well as the required yardage.