This pattern was released on October 15th for Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day. 25% of all pattern sales from this pattern will be donated to SANDS/Red Nose Australia - thank you for helping me help them. If pregnancy loss and fertility issues are sensitive topics for you, please skip to Page 3 of the pattern. I hope you’re well

I first worked on this pattern during a difficult time in my life, when all I wanted to knit was something easy and cheerful. Worked entirely in knit stitches and simple increases with a fun and textured rainbow yarn, this pattern was designed to be a bright, easy knit for days where you’re feeling down or need a pick me up.

This pattern has been professionally tech edited by Sylvia Bekker of Wild Iris TE.

Skill Level

Beginner

Sizes

Small[Large]
65[90.5] cm (26[36.5]“) square

Skills Needed

Knit sts and basic increases

Links are provided to video tutorials for the following techniques used in the pattern:
Knitting in the round
Pinhole Cast On (optional)
Provisional Cast on and 3 needle bind off (optional)

MC: Bendigo Woollen Mills 8 ply Cotton, 1[2] balls. 380[770] m (415[842] yds). 8 ply (DK weight); 100% cotton; 485 m (530 yds) per 200 g. Pictured in Parchment.

CC: Wool and Works Slub, 1[2] skeins. 400[800] m (437[875] yds). 4 ply (fingering weight); 90% superwash merino, 10% nylon; 400 m (437 yds) per 100 g. Pictured in Karma Chameleon.

Tips for substitution are given in the pattern.

Needles

5 mm (US 8) circular needles or size needed to obtain gauge, 100 cm (40”) or longer
One spare 5.5 mm (US 9) or one size larger than main needle DPN, straight or circular needle for i-cord bind off

Notation

Written instructions provided. Units are given in both Australian and US notations.