Oscillator Gaiter by Tommy Schafer

Oscillator Gaiter

Knitting
December 2020
DK (11 wpi) ?
20 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches
in Garter (On the Bias, see pattern)
US 5 - 3.75 mm
190 - 200 yards (174 - 183 m)
1 size, resizing instructions included
English
This pattern is available as a free Ravelry download

The Oscillator Gaiter is a quick, garter stitch project, knit flat, then connected with Kitchener stitch and finished on both side with an I-cord edge. Lore is a toothy dk-weight yarn that feels slightly rustic but has the structure and warmth needed for exactly this kind of project.

Please share your progress pictures and finished gaiters with the hashtag #OscillatorGaiter

Designed by Tommy Schafer (@edible_chrome on instagram)

Questions or issues with the pattern can be directed to @tschafer47 on Ravelry or tschafer47@gmail.com

Dimensions
Neck circumference: 24 inches
Top of gaiter to bottom edge: 7 inches

Materials
Suggested Needles
1 US #5 (3.75 mm) circular, 16”
1 US #5 DPN for working the I-cord edged, optional

Notions
1 tapestry needle
1 removable stitch marker
Waste yarn for provisional COs, I usually use cotton yarn for my provisional COs

Gauge
20 stitches and 30 rows (on the angle) per 4” by 4” blocked, see images below for how gauge is measured

Yarn
Color A (darker): 1, 100g skein The Fibre Co., Lore (273 yds/100g, 100% Lambswool) in color “Majestic”
Color B (lighter): 1, 100g skein The Fibre Co., Lore (273 yds/100g, 100% Lambswool) in color “Happiness”

Yardage
Total: 190 yds
Color A: 95 yds
Color B: 95 yds