Rasta braids by Therese Chynoweth

Rasta braids

Knitting
August 2014
yarn held together
Cobweb
+ DK
= Cobweb ?
17 stitches and 23 rows = 4 inches
in over stockinette stitch, with 2 strands of yarn held together
US 9 - 5.5 mm
1275 - 1860 yards (1166 - 1701 m)
36½ (40, 43½, 46½, 50)", buttoned
English

Color blocking is a fun approach to knitting—this sweet raglan with cap sleeves is full of cables and is finished with buttons down the front. The addition of a multicolor carry-along strand of mohair adds interest with little added effort.

Skill level: Intermediate

Yarn requirements:
MC 525 (600, 650, 700, 775) yds
A 625 (700, 775, 850, 900) yds
B 75 (85, 95, 100, 110)yds
C 50 (55, 65, 70, 75) yds

Work with 2 strands of yarn held together throughout.

Colorways:
Ty-Dy Superkid in color 7574 Magenta Moss (MC); Sebago in colors 819 Sand (A), 301 Honey (B), and 136 Buttercream (C)

Notions: 8 19mm (¾“) buttons

Pattern found on p. 62.

Additional information available at: www.knittinguniverse.com/k116