Ailey by Barbara Benson

Ailey

Knitting
April 2017
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
20 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette stitch
US 5 - 3.75 mm
1050 yards (960 m)
One size
English
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Mosaic style colourwork can almost feel like cheating, working stripes and slipped stitches with only one colour at a time. That beautiful simplicity paired with two Party of Five sets results in a show-stopping piece that captivates from start to finish.

SKILL LEVEL
Intermediate

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
32.5” / 82.5 cm x 62” / 157.5 cm

YARN
2 sets SweetGeorgia Yarns Party of Five Mini-Skein Yarn Set, one each in Graphite (MC) and Waterfall (CC), (105 yds / 96 m per 1 oz / 28 g skein; 80% superwash merino, 20% nylon)

NEEDLES & NOTIONS
Size 5 US / 3.75 mm needle
Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Tapestry Needle

GAUGE
22 sts and 42 rows = 4” / 10 cm in mosaic stitch, after blocking.
20 sts and 30 rows = 4” / 10 cm in stockinette stitch, after blocking.