If you’re like me, you have a basket, container, or storage unit full of yarn left over from older projects. You’ve sworn to use it, but can’t find the right pattern to use up those odds and ends. Well, you’re in luck! Saddleback was designed with those leftovers in mind. Not only is this a perfect project for those leftovers, but this is also a great beginner color work pattern. Short floats and using up leftovers is a perfect recipe for a really satisfying project.

Yarn
Linea, by Crave Yarn, fingering weight, 90% Fine Merino, 10% Cashmere, 410 yards (375 m) per 100g skein in 2 colors

Main Color: Obscura, 30g, 123 yd/ 112 m

Contrast Color: Sojourn, 30 g, 123 yd/ 112m

Sizing

20 1⁄4” (51.5 cm) circumference and about 9 1⁄4” (23.5 cm) tall, blocked

Needles and Notions

circulars or dpns depending on your preferences
US 1 (2.25mm) needles
US 3 (3.25mm) needles
6 stitch markers, 1 being different from the rest, to mark the beginning of round
Tapestry needle
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This pattern has been tech edited and test knitted