GAUGE: 20 stitches & 22 rows in 4” of stockinette colorwork
NEEDLES: US 7 (4.5 mm) DPNs or circular needles with a a 22”+ cable to work with magic loop.
RECOMMENDED YARN: a worsted-weight wool or acrylic yarn. I used Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Worsted, but it can be a little scratchy if you have sensitive skin! I’d substitute with Cascade 220 Worsted, Knit Picks Swish Worsted, or another worsted yarn you like. You can always check out yarnsub.com for more suggestions!
YARN AMOUNTS: You’ll need approximately:
Background color (Cloud 23432): 365 yards / 335 meters / 165 g
Leaf color (Green Tea Heather 24648): 175 yards / 160 meters / 80 g
Flower color (Red 23764): 35 yards / 32 meters / 15 g
MEASUREMENTS:
5.75” (14.5 cm) wide
58” (147.5 cm) length (easily adjustable)
TECHNIQUES
long-tail cast-on
2-color stranded knitting
magic loop
mattress stitch
colorwork using a color chart (written instructions are provided too)