Siskin by Susan Baron

Siskin

Knitting
January 2020
yarn held together
Lace
+ Lace
= Lace ?
29 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches
in Cable pattern stitch
US 6 - 4.0 mm
4.0 mm (G)
460 yards (421 m)
Finished Measurements: 22½” circumference and 4½” wide
English
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Siskin, a headband knit with two different colors of Valley Yarns Southampton held together, incorporates an exceptional cable design to produce this must-have accessory. Light and airy, Siskin is perfect for keeping ears warm on a chilly morning. The cable pattern is charted and written out.

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Skill Level: Intermediate

Yarn Requirements: Valley Yarns Southampton (72% Kid Mohair/ 28% Mulberry Silk; 25g/230yds)

  • Color 1 – 1 ball shown in 28 North Sea
  • Color 2 – 1 ball shown in 14 Natural

Needles: US 6 (4.00mm) 24” circular and spare needle for grafting
Hooks: US G/6 (4.00mm)

Other Materials: Scrap yarn, stitch markers, tapestry needly

Gauge: 29 sts and 32 rows = 4” in cable pattern with one strand of each color held together, lightly blocked