Spring Bunting by Dee Hardwicke

Spring Bunting

Knitting
April 2018
DK (11 wpi) ?
22 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette stitch
US 6 - 4.0 mm
4.0 mm (G)
33 yards (30 m)
One size. Approx 20cm x 15cm/ 8in x 6in
English

Celebrate a special occasion with a bunting garland knitted in your favourite colours. Bring the family together and knit a triangle each to create an heirloom that can be passed down through the generations.
This may be a simple, speedy project to make, but it will be treasured for a lifetime.

Needles & accessories
1 pair of 4mm (US 6) straight knitting needles
4mm (US G/ 6) crochet hook for hanging chain

Finished measurements:
Approx 20cm x 15cm/ 8in x 6in per triangle

Yarn used:
Rowan Felted Tweed
Approx 25m/ 28 yds per triangle in background colour
Plus oddments in contrast colours for flower and butterfly motifs and embroidery

Recommended colours:
Pale background: Clay (177) or Alabaster (197)
Teal background: Water (152)
Red background: Rage (150)
Yellow background: Mineral (181)
Crochet chain: Peony (183)
Additional colours used in motifs: Avocado (161), Scree (165), Amethyst (192), Bilberry (151)