Blackwood by Alicia Plummer

Blackwood

Knitting
January 2020
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
26 stitches and 40 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette stitch on largest needle, after blocking.
US 3 - 3.25 mm
US 1 - 2.25 mm
400 - 450 yards (366 - 411 m)
Hat: Adult S (M, L): 19 (20, 22)” [48 (51, 55) cm].Mittens: Adult S (L): 8 (9.5)” [20 (24) cm hand circumference.
English
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Finished Sizes
Hat: Adult S (M, L): 19 (20, 22)” 48 (51, 55) cm. Intended ease: 1-2” 2.5-5 cm. Raven (Version 1) sample shown in size S; Fawn (Version 2) sample shown in size M.
Mittens: Adult S (L): 8 (9.5)” 20 (24) cm hand circumference. Raven + fawn samples shown in Size S.

Yarn
Hudson + West Co. Weld:
For Hat and Mitten set:
Version 1: MC raven (black), 2 (2, 3) skeins, CC1 gold leaf (green-yellow), 1 (1, 1) skein, CC2 fawn (natural beige), 1 (1, 1) skein.
Version 2: MC fawn (natural beige), 2 (2, 3) skeins, CC1 lake (medium blue), 1 (1, 1) skein, CC2 charcoal (natural black), 1 (1, 1) skein.

Needles
Size A (body): US 3 (3.25 mm)
Size B (ribbing): US 1 (2.25 mm)
Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions
Stitch markers (m); tapestry needle; waste yarn.

Gauge
26 stitches and 40 rounds = 4” (10 cm) in stockinette on size A needles.

Skills Required
Circular knitting; stranded knitting; German Twisted Cast On; decreasing; picking up stitches.