Did you know there is a name for the distinctive black markings on birch trees? They are called lenticels, defined as “one of many raised pores in the stem of a woody plant that allows gas exchange between the atmosphere and the internal tissues.”

Materials

1 skein of Victoria from Adelaide Fiber Company (85% superwash merino, 15% nylon; 437 yds / 100 g)
--“Birch, Please” colorway, developed exclusively for Seed Club
16” circular needles, size US 2 / 2.75 mm (or size needed to obtain gauge)
16” circular needles, size US 2.5 / 3.0 mm (or size needed to obtain gauge)
Double pointed needles, size US 2.5 / 3.0 mm (or gauge needle)
Stitch markers (1 unique marker for BOR, 5 others for decrease section)
Small cable needle
Tapestry needle (for weaving in ends)

Gauge

32 sts and 44 rows = 4”, in stockinette stitch on larger needles, blocked

Size

Circumference: approximately 18.5”
Depth: approximately 10”