For the Fish Belly Fiber Works “Holly” KAL!

Before/After Yarn Weights:
Main Color - 116g/15g
Contrast Color - 58g/17g

Total Amounts Used:
Main Color - 101g
Contrast Color - 41g

Measurements After Blocking:
57” Across the Top Edge
19” Center Top to Center Point

There are numerous YOs, SSKs and K2togs, as well as many YOs before Purls which can be challenging for seasoned knitters, let alone novice knitters.

I highly suggest getting in the habit of double-checking your stitches at the end of each row section (meaning, between the stitch markers of the main pattern & spine sections on each row) to make sure they are correct, otherwise, being off by one stitch can throw the whole pattern off kilter.

I found row counters to be very helpful while knitting this pattern.

I was proactive (maybe a bit much!) and counted the following row to make sure my total stitch count was correct in the current row I was knitting before moving on. That helped prevent frogging back several rows. While I’m making suggestions, I also recommend using a Lifeline after each completed section (meaning, Section A, Section B, etc…).

The BO method I used was Jeny’s Surprisingly Stretchy Bind-Off.

8/4 - After a few rocky starts, I finally have the rhythm.

8/6 - Finished Section A. Yay!

8/7 - Inserted lifeline!

8/11 - Finished Section B.

8/13 - Finished Section C.

8/17 - Finished Section D.

8/25 - Finished Section E.

9/4 - Finished Section F.

9/7 - Finished Section G.

9/8 - BO & blocking!