Stereotypical by Holly Chayes

Stereotypical

Knitting
June 2013
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
26 stitches and 40 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch in single color, after washing & blocking
US 2½ - 3.0 mm
874 yards (799 m)
Finished measurements: 4"/10cm wide x 8"/20.5cm long
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Plenty of librarians have 20/20 vision. But then again, plenty don’t. If you’re one who needs a soft, safe place for her specs, Holly Chayes’ colorwork case may be just the thing. Stereotypical is cleverly constructed in one piece, with the Fair Isle exterior and a laceweight lining worked as two sections of a closed tube which folds in on itself. Vivid colors breathe new life into the classic argyle pattern and make this case a nerd chic statement. Your glasses may be stereotypical, but their case doesn’t have to be.

Materials

MC Cascade Heritage 75% superwash merino, 25% nylon; 437 yds / 400m per 100g skein; color: #5629 light green; 1 skein

CC1 Cascade Heritage 75% superwash merino, 25% nylon; 437 yds / 400m per 100g skein; color: #5650 purple; 1 skein

CC2 Cascade Alpaca Lace 100% Baby Alpaca; 437 yds / 400m per 50g skein; color: #1421 Spring Green; 1 skein

1 set US #2.5 / 3mm double-point needles (magic loop or 2-circulars techniques can be used)
Yarn needle