This piece is all about the fabric – and, yes, color. The knitting is straightforward, with just a bit of chevron pizazz to show off some striping.

SAMPLE SHOWN
MC: Elmer Tweed Fingering in Fir held together with Birdie in Loam
CCs: Birdie held double in the following colors: Hi-Vis, Frostbite Falls, Slug.

SIZES
One size

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Approx. 68” long across the top X 34” deep.

YARN REQUIREMENTS
Please note these are yarn estimates. The amount used will depend on yarn, your personal gauge, and any modifications you make.
Dimond Laine Elmer Tweed Fingering (70% Merino, 30% Cashmere; 200 yards per 50g); 2 skeins

&

Dimond Laine Birdie (74% Suri Alpaca, 26% Silk; 328 yards per 50g); 5 TOTAL skeins; 2 skeins MC, 1 each of 3 CCs.

Or

Approx. 350 yds each of a fingering-weight and a laceweight yarn held double for MC, and 175 yds each of three colors of a laceweight yarn to hold double for CC chevron stripes.

NOTE: Yarn is held double throughout.

SUGGESTED NEEDLES
Needles listed are suggested.
Gauge Needle: US 10 (6mm) 32” circular needles, or straight needles - or size needed for gauge.

TOOLS
3 Stitch Markers, Tapestry Needle

GAUGE
13 sts = 4” in stockinette stitch using Gauge Needle with MC yarns held together, blocked.