Construction Notes
This piece is worked in the round with the RS always facing you. Sections of cabling alternate with sections of corrugated ribbing multiple times throughout the piece, creating an interesting accessory using both texture and colorwork.
Sizes:
One Size.
Measurements:
21”/52.5 cm in circumference and 8.75”/22 cm high and after wet blocking.
Yarn:
Tumalo Fiber Ghost Town Sport, sport weight, Merino/Rambouillet (312 yds per 100g skein; 156 yds per 50g skein).
Main Color (MC): Approx 265 yards or one 100g skein
Color 2 (C2): Approx 50 yards or one 50g skein
Shown in Timber Smoke (MC) and Hot Toddy (C2).
Needles:
US 6 (4.0mm), 22” circular needles, or size needed to obtain gauge.
Gauge:
30.5 sts and 38 rows = 4”/10 cm in cable pattern from Chart B, after blocking.
Tools:
One stitch marker for beginning of round; cable needle (optional); tapestry needle to weave in ends.
Skill Level:
Intermediate
Skills Required:
Long tail cast on, stranded colorwork, cabling with or without a cable needle.
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