Before the very first glimmer of light, the Dawn Patrol takes flight to gather important information, testing wind conditions and gathering weather data for the other balloonists. Pilots will tell you this is the magic hour. There is a special silence about the world before dawn, lifting off into the crisp morning air. They’ll also tell you to bundle up; it’s cold up there.

Finished Measurement:
8.5” (21.5 cm) tall with 31” (79 cm) circumference

Yarn Requirements:
Approximately 173 yards (158 meters) Main Color and 96 yards (88 meters) Contrast Color
Tonal, semi-solid yarns in high contrast to each other will work best.
Shown in Dye Monkey Yarns SW Salsa Monkey
(218 yards/100 grams, 100% Superwash Merino - Worsted Weight)
Main Color: Raisin the Bar
Contrast Color: Champagne Flight

Recommended Needles:
US Size 5 (3.75 mm) 24” circular
US Size 7 (4.5 mm) 24” circular
Please check your gauge and adjust needle size accordingly.

Supplies:
Removable stitch marker
Tapestry needle for weaving in ends.
Row counter may be helpful.

Gauge:
Approximately 20 sts/26 rows = 4” (10 cm) in colorwork pattern in the round with US 7 (4.5mm).

Stitches & Abbreviations Used:
sts - stitches
K – Knit
P - Purl