Drift

Crochet
March 2022
both are used in this pattern
DK (11 wpi) ?
24 stitches and 29 rows = 4 inches
in UK htr / US hdc (before blocking)
3.0 mm
1017 yards (930 m)
One size
low vision format available
UK
English

The simplicity of Drift belies the true genius of the design. Fay uses a new tapestry colourwork method of her own invention which produces flawless pattern definition and clean colour changes.

Featured in Issue 2 Spring/Summer 2022 of Moorit.

MEASUREMENTS

Width: 26cm / 10.25”
Height: 31cm / 12.25”
Depth: 6cm / 2.25”

YARN

Weku Yarn DK (100% superwash Merino; 225m/ 246yd per 100g)
RiverKnits Nene 4-ply/fingering (100% British Bluefaced Leicester; 80m/ 87yd per 20g)

Sample is made in colourways Weku Yarn Enjoli (MC), and RiverKnits Baa (CC1) and Jewel Orange (CC2).

MC: 450m/ 490yd
CC1: 240m/ 260yd
CC2: 240m/ 260yd

Both CC1 and CC2 are held double throughout to create similar weight yarns to MC. If you prefer to use the same DK-weight yarn for CCs, you will need approximately 120m / 130yd of both CC1 and CC2.

HOOK & NOTIONS

3mm (No US equivalent, use C/2 or D/3)
8 stitch markers
Tapestry needle
Bag handles or straps of your choice
Button snap or magnetic clasp to close top of bag
2 button snaps to close side of bag when folded, with coordinating thread to MC (optional)

TENSION

24 htr x 20 rows = 10cm x 10cm/ 4” x 4” before blocking

22 htr x 18.5 rows = 10cm x 10cm/ 4” x 4” after blocking.
ACCESSIBILITY
The accessible version of the magazine is a standalone digital file which comes packaged with all digital editions of the magazine. The text is all black, 24 point sans serif font, no italics, with fully written directions. All patterns have been specially formatted and tested to be read clearly by screen reader and read aloud software.