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Skill level: Intermediate

Gauge: 16 sts by 6 rows = 4 in (10 cm) in stockinette after blocking.

Stitches used and abbreviations:

CO = Cast On
K = Knit
P= Purl
K2tog = Knit two together
SSK = slip slip knit
YO = Yarn over
Cable 4 right = slip 2 sts on cable needle and hold in back, knit 2 sts from left needle, knit 2 from cable needle.
Cable 4 left = slip 2 sts on cable needle and hold in front, knit 2 sts from left needle, knit 2 from cable needle
Sl1 wyif = Slip 1 with yarn in front
Sl1 = Slip 1

Yarn: Mandala by Lionbrand. Lightweight; DK (#3) (11 wpi) Sample was made with colorway “thunderbird”

Yardage: 400 yards (365 meters)

Needle: US #8 (5.00) or necessary needle to obtain gauge.