Aspen Trails by Cathy Miller

Aspen Trails

Knitting
October 2024
DK (11 wpi) ?
20 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette using larger needle size
US 4 - 3.5 mm
US 7 - 4.5 mm
492 - 2460 yards (450 - 2249 m)
S/M; L/XL; 2x/3x; 4x/5x
English
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Is it a mini Poncho? A shawl? A cowl? Or all three in one easy to wear garment? You choose. I just call it comfy and cozy.

The fabric for this fun hybrid wrap is a modern take on a vintage jacquard slip-stitch twill combined with stockinette and a flirty bottom edging. The rolled collar adds stretch without being bulky.

Using a DK weight yarn creates a soft shape that drapes from your shoulder to elbow length. Another fun option is holding a fingering weight yarn with a strand of mohair.

Finished Sizes for the project range from small to 5X.
Approximate yardage: S/M - 492yds/450m; L/XL - 984yds/900m; 2x/3x - 1968yds/1800m; 4x/5x - 2460yds/ 2250m.
Deeper length will require additional yarn yardage.
Hem circumference at elbow: 59 (64, 69, 74)”/ 150 (162, 175, 188)cm.
Neck: 19”/ 48cm - very stretchy.
Depth - Neck to Hem: 15”/ 38 cm.

Notions include a tapestry needle and several removable stitch markers.

Techniques to Enjoy include: German TwistedCast-on; Jacquard Slip Stitch in the Round; Modified Decreasing Bind-off; Both Left and Right Lifted Increases.