Wadena by Susan Mills Knits

Wadena

Knitting
September 2014
Aran (8 wpi) ?
17 stitches and 26 rows = 4 inches
in 6 x 6 Rib
US 8 - 5.0 mm
440 yards (402 m)
one size
English
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A three-color, crescent wrap that is shaped with short rows. The scalloped border is worked first, then stitches are picked up along the straight edge for working the garter eyelet band and wide ribbed body.


Skill Level
Intermediate

Finished Measurements
Approx 64” wide across top edge and 11” high in center, blocked

Yarn
Majestic Tweed by Classic Elite Yarns
(40% wool, 20% angora, 20% silk, 20% nylon; 50 g = approx 110 yards)

Version 1 (left):
A – 1 hank 7238 Espresso
B – 1 hank 7235 Olive
C – 2 hanks 7246 True Teal

Version 2 (right):
A – 1 hank 7254 Lavender
B – 1 hank 7227 Cognac
C – 2 hanks 7256 Violet

Note: This wrap used almost the entire hank of color A. Consider purchasing an additional hank of yarn for insurance or remove one repeat if necessary.

Needles
Circular knitting needle (32” or longer) in size US 8 (5 mm) or size to obtain gauge.

Other Materials
Removable stitch marker

Gauge
17 sts and 26 rows = 4” in 6 x 6 Rib, blocked; 18 sts and 34 rows = 4” in Gtr st, blocked. Take time to save time, check your gauge.