Bocados, Spanish for “little bites,” celebrate the fun of colorwork knitting - by coming in 25g skeins of Alegria Grande, they’re perfect for adding a splash of color to projects!

Inspired by the zigzag pattern on Charlie Brown’s iconic shirt, Carlito Marron uses 1 skein of Alegria Grande in Ming and 1 Alegria Grande Bocado in Juanita for a beginner fairisle pattern.

SIZE
Adult Medium (to fit 20-22” head circumference)

MATERIALS
Manos del Uruguay ALEGRIA GRANDE (75% superwash merino, 25% polyamide; approx. 197 yds / 180m per 3.5 oz / 100g), 1 sk (MC), plus
ALEGRIA GRANDE BOCADO (75% superwash merino, 25% polyamide; approx. 49 yds / 45m per .9 oz / 25g), 1 sk (CC).

Shown in AG8002 Ming (MC) with AGB2102 Juanita (CC).

US 7/4.5mm needle, 16” circular and dpn, or size to obtain gauge
US 5/4.75mm needle, 16” circular

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GAUGE
20 sts = 4” in Stockinette stitch on larger needles