Named for my daughter, Anna, who is the world traveller in our Irish family, Celtic Traveller features an attractive pairing of two popular cable stitch patterns nestled closely together in a half-drop style. The proximity of the patterns to one another create a composition of work that looks both intricate and visually appealing.
$6.50
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SIZE(S):
Finished, blocked Small/Baby throw measures approx 29” (73.5 cm) wide by 44” (112 cm) long. Medium throw measures approx 35.5” (90 cm) wide by 57” (145 cm) long. Large throw measures approx 41.5” (105.5 cm) wide by 70” (178 cm) long. Large throw is pictured.
CHARTED/WRITTEN:
The pattern is fully charted, but also includes complete written directions so the ability to read a chart is not necessary to work this pattern.
GAUGE:
16 sts/20 rows to 4” x 4” (10 cm x 10 cm) in stockinette stitch, blocked (widthwise only). One full center panel repeat (32 sts) measures 6.25” x 13.25” (16 cm x 34 cm).
Throw is cast on and worked flat in one piece.
To work this pattern, you will need to know:
- Knit and purl stitches
- Cable cast-on
- Cable stitches – 2/1LPC, 2/2LC, 2/2LPC, 2/1RPC, 2/2RC, 2/2RPC
- Increase and decrease stitches – PFB, SSK, SSP
YARN:
Allow approx 976 yds (893 m) – Small, 1,553 yds (1,420 m) – Medium, and 2,261 yds (2,067 m) – Large in aran weight yarn.
Sample (Large) knit using (15) 3.5 oz/100 gr (137 yds/125 m) skeins of Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Superwash Bulky (100% Superwash wool) in Dove Heather.
NEEDLES:
US 9 (5.5 mm) 32” (80 cm) circular needles
Or any size needed to obtain correct gauge and length to suit number of stitches.
NOTIONS:
Tapestry/blunt yarn needle
T-pins