bark by Susan Gehringer

bark

Knitting
January 2014
Sport (12 wpi) ?
32 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches
in pattern stitch
US 5 - 3.75 mm
275 yards (251 m)
one size
English
This pattern is available in print for $4.00.

“Inspired by old growth Douglas Fir trees, Bark will keep you warm walking in the woods, playing on the farm, or shopping in the city.” - Susan Gehringer

Size
One size fits most
Circumference
Approximately 26 in / 66 cm x 8.25 in / 21 cm high

YARN
Approximately 275 yds / 100 g DK weight yarn
Shown in Black Sheep Creamery Chehalis in Natural Gray (1 skein).

Gauge
32 sts / 32 rounds = 4 in / 10 cm in pattern stitch with chosen needle size
Gauge is not critical for this project.

NEEDLES
US #5-7 / 3.75 - 4.5 mm 18-24” circular needles
Needle sizes are recommendations only.

NOTIONS
Stitch marker, cable needle

Black Sheep Creamery knits tells the story of Black Sheep Creamery and contains six knitting patterns highlighting the wool produced by the same sheep that provide milk for Black Sheep Creamery’s award winning sheep milk cheeses. Patterns include cabled mittens, color work hat, cabled cowl, textured socks, ribbed cardigan sweater, and beaded garter stitch shawl.

Happy knitting!