About

There is just something about Belted Kingfishers that I just love. These punk rock looking birds always look snazzy almost as wearing a tie. I decided to honor my love of this bird with this tie design. The patterning on the tie almost reminds me of their zig zagging flight pattern. I rarely get to take photos of these birds in flight since they are fast and are very aware of humans or predators nearby. So I will just have to capture their essence while knitting this tie pattern.

This tie is flat knitted bottom up. The i cord edging prevents the tie from curling too much after blocking. However, the slight curl of the tie after blocking gives it dimensionality when worn. A keeper loop can be knitted and sewn to the back to help secure the back blade or tie tail when worn.

Size
One Size

Finished Measurements
(while blocking)
Length: 58 in/147cm
Max Width: 5 in/13 cm

Yarn
Knomad Yarn, ”Snowdrift” (75% Superwash Merino Wool, 250% Recycled Nylon, 437 yds/100 g)
Color: Hand dyed with various shades of RIT dye

OR ANY FINGERING WEIGHT YARN

Approx. 50g needed (~220 yds)

Needles
US 4/3.5mm

OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE

Notions
row counter
stitch markers
tapestry needle
cable needle

Gauge

Pattern 4”x4”/10cmx10cm Blocked: 20 sts by 40 rows