Resembling the textured stripe and dot markings of these
creatures from the deep, Urchin mixes two yarn weights to
combine sharp matte stitch definition punctuated by a flourish
of fuzzy softness.

Materials 1 skein each 16 Worsted (Col 1), accent stripe
Lanalpaca (Col 2). Shown in G40 and Travertine
Dimensions 21”/54 cm circumference top,
30”/76 cm circumference bottom,
10”/26 cm deep
Needle US 8/5.00 mm, 16”/40 cm circular, or size
needed to obtain gauge and any length suitable
Notions Tapestry needle or crochet hook, stitch markers,
row counter (optional)
Gauge 20 sts x 24 rows in Granite Relief stitch
= 4”/10 cm, unblocked. Gauge is not crucial,
but will affect the finished size of the work.
Skill level Easy
Techniques Easy Short rows, eyelet stitches, grafting