Gauge: 16 sts & 30 rows = 4”/10 cm in St st after blocking, holding 2 strands of fingering-weight together*
*Exact gauge is not critical but it will affect your finished measurement and yarn usage.
Yarn/Yardage:
Main Color (MC): approx 390 yds of fingeringweight, shown in Fino by Manos del Uruguay (70% Extrafine Merino, 30% Silk; 100g = 490 yds), Tea Leaves, 1 skein.
Contrasting Colors (CC 1-5): 98 yds each of 5 mini-skeins of fingering-weight (490 yds total), shown in Fino Mini Skein Set by Manos del Uruguay (70% Extrafine Merino, 30% Silk; 5 miniskeins, each 98 yds/20g), Flora:
- CC1 = Dark Green
- CC2 = Medium Green
- CC3 = Light Green
- CC4 = Light Blue
- CC5 = Bright Blue
Note: If you would prefer to use a single-strand of worsted/aran-weight yarn, just divide the yardages above in half.
Needles & Other Supplies:
- US 8/5 mm 24”/60 cm circ, or size needed to obtain gauge.
- For bind-off: US 10/6 mm of any type of needle, or 2 needle sizes larger than that used to obtain gauge.
- Tapestry needle to weave in ends.