This Phildar Preface yarn is far more vibrant than the photo suggests. 70% wool and 30% nylon, it was not sold as sock wool but that's what it is. 193m or 211 yds per 50g ball and I got 5 balls.
Regular readers will know I like large scarves / wraps, so at 965m I have more than enough. I'm using 5mm needles.
So here we go :
Cast on 155 stitches and knit 2 rows. Then work every row as follows :
K1,P1,K1,P1 K1, (YO, K2tog to last 5 stitches ), work last 5 stitches as first 5.
Continue till yarn is nearly used up, K2 rows and cast off.
This will provide a length of well over 5 feet and, if blocked, a wide and lacy look. The photo is unblocked and I like it like this. If worked as YO, P2tog the effect would be different but I like to knit wherever possible.
You could use any self striping sock yarn but remember to adjust the starting point when adding a new ball in order to maintain the pattern.
Ideal holiday knitting - the pattern is in your head and you can do it anywhere!
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