Inspired Design for Travelers and Ocean Lovers

This design draws inspiration from Ali and Vanessa’s passion for travel and the ocean. Presenting the ideal knit project for all those DK skeins you gather during your globe-trotting adventures!

To honor this remarkable design, Ali and Vanessa joined forces to create a new oSHen Knits Collection by Explorer Knits & Fibers, drawing color inspiration from Vanessa’s original logo, which beautifully represents oSHen.

The pattern is crafted by holding two strands for the body and one strand for the i-cord details. It is constructed from the top down, beginning with the hood, followed by a saddle shoulder, and then joined in the round for the body. The design features i-cord details throughout and includes a simple yet stunning colorwork that allows for the use of any number of skeins.

Gauge

Stockinette with US 11 (8mm) needles - 4”x 4” = 12 stitches x 16 rows

Materials

Suggested Yarn

Explorer Knits & Fibers ‘Rockies DK’ 274 yards (251 meters) per 100g

Needle Size - US 11 (8mm) and US 10 (6mm)

Circular Needle Cord- 24” (80cm) to 60” (100cm)

Other Tools- Beginning of round marker, stitch markers, scissors, tapestry needle, i-cord tool (optional)

Skills

Long Tail Cast On
Stockinette flat & in the round
k2tog = knit two stitches together & ssk = slip two stitches from left needles to right, knit together through the back loop
Backwards loop cast on
m1L = lift bar from front to back with left needle and knit & m1r = lift bar from back to front with left needle and knit
Cable Cast On
i-cord bind off
Pick up stitches
YO = yarn over
Stretchy Bind Off Method: Knit 2 stitches through the backloop, slip back to left needle and repeat
About the Pattern
Inspired Design for Travelers and Ocean Lovers

This design draws inspiration from Ali and Vanessa’s passion for travel and the ocean. Presenting the ideal knit project for all those DK skeins you gather during your globe-trotting adventures!