Harness Creek by Kim Shaffir

Harness Creek

Knitting
November 2024
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
19 stitches and 37 rows = 4 inches
in Slipped Stitch Color Stripes in the round after blocking
US 8 - 5.0 mm
US 6 - 4.0 mm
125 - 532 yards (114 - 486 m)
1 [2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8] ] Preemie [Newborn, 3 months, 6 - 9 months, 12 - 18 months, 2 years, 4 years, 6 years]
English
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Harness Creek is worked from the bottom up, in the round until the underarms. The front and back are then separated and worked flat, ending with a k2, p2 rib boatneck. The shoulders are joined using a 3 Needle Bind-off. Both written and chart directions are given.

Techniques Used In This Pattern
Cable Cast-on, knit, purl, slipped stitch, 3 Needle Bind-off

Selecting A Size: Harness Creek is designed for a roomy, boxy fit with 1 - 3” / 2.5 - 7.5 cm of positive ease. Select a size based on the finished chest measurement and desired ease.

Finished Chest Measurements: 15.75 18.25, 20, 20.75, 21.5, 22.5, 24, 24.75“ / 40 46.5, 50.5, 52.5, 54.5, 57, 61, 63 cm

YARN:
Color A: approximately 65 91, 128, 143, 175, 183, 247, 287 yds / 59 83, 117, 131, 160, 167, 226, 262 m Worsted weight yarn
Color B: approximately 60 85, 120, 134, 164, 188, 231, 268 yds / 55 78, 110, 120, 150, 172, 211, 245 m Worsted weight yarn.

Suggested yarn: Studio Misha & Puff 100% Superwash Merino Wool 177 yards / 161 m per 3.5 oz / 100 g Colors used in sample: Color A: Jadette Color B: Ocean Space Dye

Gauge: Worked in the round, after blocking: 19 sts x 37 rows over 4” (10 cm) on US 8 (5 mm) needles in slipped stitch color pattern.

Needles: US 8 (5 mm) circular needles, (or size to obtain gauge), US 6 (4 mm) circular needles or DPN for hem and cuff ribbing.

Notions: Additional US 8 (5 mm) needle for 3 Needle Bind-off, tapestry needle, stitch marker, stitch holder or waste yarn.

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