Difficulty/Skills Required: Beginner. Knit, purl, long-tail cast on. Instructions for creating right cables and left cables included.
Yarn Weight: Aran
Notions: Tapestry needle, markers, cable needle, scissors, button or pin.
Gauge: Overall pattern on US 8 / 5.0mm needles: 21 sts and 22 rows = 4” / 10 cm blocked.
Gauge is not critical, but variation could affect yardage.
Suggested Yarns:
Noro Silk Garden Solo (45% Silk, 45% Mohair, 10% Wool; 110 yds / 100 m per 50 g / 1.76 oz skein).
Yardage/Yarn Shown:
Approx 150-180yds / 135-165m Noro Silk
Garden Solo
Needle Size:
US 8 / 5.0 mm, 24” / 61 cm circular needle
Rectangle Blocked:
Width, laid flat: 8.5” / 21.5 cm
Length, laid flat: 28.75” / 73 cm
Neck Opening:Customizable opening, based on personal preference. 20” / 50.75 cm