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A Quest for Curds
What do you do when you run out of names for patterns? You turn to your Instagram followers. What do your Instagram followers do? Talk about the poutine you had for lunch earlier that weekend!
A Quest for Curds is a quick knit in a bulky yarn, perfect to knit up in a couple hours before heading out on your own quest for your favorite lunchtime treats.
Sizes
Circumference, unstretched:
1 (0-3 months): 12.75” (32 cm), to fit 15” (38 cm)
2 (6-12 months): 14.5” (36 cm) to fit 17” (42.5 cm)
3 (toddler): 16” (40 cm) to fit 19” (47 cm)
4 (child/small adult): 17.5” (44 cm) to fit 21” (52 cm)
5 (medium adult): 19” (48 cm) to fit 22.5” (56.5 cm)
6 (large adult): 21” (52 cm) to fit 24.5” (61 cm)
Yarn Bulky wool or wool blend. Samples shown in Malabrigo Mecha (100% superwash merino, single ply, 130 yds/3.5 oz (119 m/100 g)).
1: 48 yds (44 m); 2: 65 yds (60 m); 3: 82 yds (75 m); 4: 104 yds (95 m); 5: 120 yds (110 m); 6: 130 yds (119 m); each size should only take one skein; the two largest sizes might need an additional skein if there are differences in gauge or height knit.
Needles and Tools
US Size 9 (5.5 mm) and 10.5 (6.5 mm) needles appropriate for your preferred method of knitting small circumferences in the round, such as 16” circular, Magic Loop, or dpns. Magic Loop or dpns in larger size (for crown)
Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
One stitch marker
Gauge
15 stitches and 28 garter ridges = 4” (10 cm) in ribbed pattern with larger needle
Skills Needed
knit, purl, slip stitches, ssk, k2tog, cdd, working in the round
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- First published: February 2020
- Page created: February 5, 2020
- Last updated: November 29, 2022 …
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