A holiday decoration that will show off your cable skills to the neighbours. (And won’t shed.)

Yarn & Materials
MC: 220yd/200m of aran/chunky weight yarn. Shown in Cascade Eco+ (100% wool; 478yd/437m per 250g skein) in color 8511 Valentine
CC: 80yd/75m of sport weight silk blend yarn. Shown in Handmaiden Camelspin (70% silk, 30% camel; 328yd/300m per 100g skein) in color Gold
14in/35cm styrofoam (polystyrene) half-round ring (Note: Ring measures 2.5in/6cm thick along flat side)
Hardware for hanging

Needles and Notions
Pair of US 9 (5.5mm) needles, or size needed to obtain correct gauge.
Pair of US 8 (5mm) needles
Cable needle
Stitch marker
Waste yarn or stitch holder
US H-8 (5mm) crochet hook (optional, for cast-on)
Tapestry needle

Pattern includes written and charted instructions and links to necessary tutorials.