Penny Candy by Cassie LaFollette

Penny Candy

Knitting
July 2021
Sport (12 wpi) ?
21 stitches and 38 rows = 4 inches
in St st, after blocking
US 5 - 3.75 mm
410 yards (375 m)
Approx 20¼” / 51.5 cm square
English
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Cassie’s summery kerchief is a playful exploration of color, pattern, and texture. Worked in the round from the center out, Penny Candy makes for an engaging practice in colorwork that knitters of all levels will enjoy. Knitted up in our organic cotton, Willet, in colors Polaris, Oar, and Rudder, this design highlights the beautiful contrast between saturated hues; although, we think this pattern would be just as captivating in a muted palette. Wear this sweet kerchief in your hair, or pair with a favorite pin to wear it around your shoulders.

Sample shown is tacked in place to wrap on head.

yarn
willet
1 skein each: Polaris 725 (A), Oar 706 (B), Rudder 709 (C)

needles
16” circular needle in size US 5 / 3.75 mm
24” circ in size US 5 / 3.75 mm
Set dpns in size US 5 / 3.75 mm

gauge
21 sts and 38 rnds = 4” / 10 cm in stockinette stitch on larger needles, after blocking

construction
Kerchief is worked in the round from center out, beginning with a pinhole cast-on in the center of the kerchief. Increases are worked at regular intervals to create the four corners of the square.