As if From Ashes... by Tania Richter

As if From Ashes...

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Knitting
January 2020
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
20 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches
US 2 - 2.75 mm
1600 yards (1463 m)
English
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A phoenix rises from the ashes, spreading its wings into the night above.

Special notes -
Before we get into the details - This pattern can be knit in either double knitting or stranded colorwork in the round (or flat, if you prefer), instructions for both are included in the pattern.

Dates of Note -
26 January 2020 - Pattern live with Welcome Letter
1 Feb 2020 - Clue 1
8 Feb 2020 - Clue 2
15 Feb 2020- Clue 3
22 Feb 2020 - Clue 4
29 Feb 2020 - Clue 5
7 March 2020 - Clue 6
14 March 2020 - Clue 7
21 March 2020- Clue 8
28 March 2020 - Clue 9
4 April 2020 - Clue 10
11 April 2020 – Clue 11
18 April 2020 – Clue 12

Equipment -
For either Double Knit or Colorwork in the Round -

  • 800 yards of Main Color and 800 yards of Contrasting Color (1600 yards total)
  • Stitch markers
  • 16” US 2 - 2.75 mm needles - or size needed to obtain gauge
  • Tapestry needle

Gauge -
Double knitting -
20 stitches and 28 rows - 4” or 10 cm
Colorwork -
28 stitches and 26 rows - 4” or 10 cm
Gauge is not vital to this project.

Colors -
Some good color combos to try out include -
• Red and Black
• Blue and Gold
• Gold and Black
• Silver and Blue
• Green and Gold
• Black and White
• White and Pine
Remember that you can always test if your colors have enough contrast by taking a photo of the colors side by side and using a filter to turn it into a black and white photo.

MKAL chat can be found here - https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/epic-knits/topics/4001413