Shiftalong by Andrea Mowry
Shiftalong by Andrea Mowry
Will receive a printed copy on card stock of the pattern. This will include a code to download a digital copy of the pattern.
Mosaic knitting! This is one of my favorite ways to play with combining colors, and is a simple technique for even newer knitters to try out! If you can slip sts, knit and purl - then you can do Mosaic knitting!
SIZES
Child (Adult Small, Adult Large)
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Circumference - 16.5 (18, 20.5)”/42 (46, 52) cm
Height - 7.5 (9, 9)”/19 (23, 23) cm
Sample show in Adult Small.
YARN
Fingering or Sport Weight
Main Color - Approx. 35 (40, 50) g/140 (160, 200) yd/128 (146, 182) m
Contrast Color - Approx. 25 (30, 40) g/100 (120, 160) yd/92 (110, 146) m
SUGGESTED NEEDLES
Size US 2/2.75 mm - 16”/40 cm circular
Size US 4/3.5 mm - 16”/40 cm circular
Size US 4/3.5 mm - DPNs (or a longer circular for Magic Loop)
Use the needle size you need to achieve gauge.
NOTIONS
Stitch marker (1)
Tapestry needle
GAUGE
26.5 sts & 64 rows = 4”/10 cm
Measured over stitch pattern in the round using larger needle, after blocking.
TECHNIQUES TO INDULGE IN
Tubular Cast On or Twisted German Cast On
Mosaic knitting
Ribbing
Slipping stitches
Decreasing
Knitting
Purling
Knitting in the round