This was probably the most complicated thing I’ve ever knit. I learned several new skills: how to start small in the round and grow larger (the patterns tarts with eight stitches and ends with 600 in a round), how to do slip stitch color work, and how to do an attached garter stitch border. I thought the lace section and the chevron section were both fairly easy (though I inexplicably dropped stitches in the lace section and had to tink several rows at one point…very discouraging!). The least clear aspect of the pattern was the attached garter stitch border. I brought the pattern to Purl Soho and had them look at it with me; it even took those fine folks a little while to figure it out. Once I got the hang of it, though, it was pretty easy. All in all, a fun and educational knit, though not fast, but the end result is pretty spectacular. Guaranteed to impress your friends.

I should add: If I were to do this pattern again with the Cascade 220, I would probably do it on size 9s instead of 10s. I think the 10 is a little more appropriate for a heavier worsted weight wool. I knit out a gauge worked flat but it looks a little different when knit in the round.

This finished product was 6 feet in diameter after blocking and resting. As you can see I blocked it on my queen-sized bed…with some fudging around the edges!

I should also add: I only used about a skein and a quarter of the red color and I had about a skein and a half left of the tan color. Made a hat to match, and now contemplating some mitts. I always use my leftovers…