13 stitches and 17 rows = 4 inches (10 cm) in garter stitch using 10 mm (US15) size needles or size needed to achieve gauge
Materials
7 skeins of Americo Eco Alpaca DK (100% SF Alpaca) 100g / 262 yards (240 m) 7 mm (US 10.75) 24 –inch (60 cm) circular needles Yarn needle or crochet hook
Yarn Requirements Contrast Colour AA Contrast Colour AB Contrast Colour BB
Eco Alpaca DK in a dark colour Eco Alpaca DK, one strand of colour A and one of B Eco Alpaca DK in a light colour
Measurements
One Size – 67 inches (170 cm) in length and 23.5 inches (60 cm) in width
Abbreviations and Terminology K,k P, p
knit purl
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Instructions Note: As new colours are added, make sure that they are joined on the same side of the work in order for the stitches to look consistent on both sides This pattern is knit using 2 strands of yarn at the same time. Section 1: Colour AA Using 2 strands of colour A held together, cast on 79 stitches Purl 2 rows Begin Seed Stitch Pattern: R1: K2 *(p1, k1), repeat from * to last 3 stitches, p1, k2 Repeat row 1until you have used up 2 full skeins of colour A. Section 2: Colour AB Add colour B to the 3rd skein of colour A and with 2 strands held together continue knitting until you have used up colour AB. Section 3: Colour BB Using two strands of colour B held together continue knitting in seed stitch pattern until you have enough yarn to complete the following: Repeat row 1 once more Knit 2 rows. Cast off and weave in ends.