Where the Wild Sheep Are by Rachel Alford

Where the Wild Sheep Are

Knitting
May 2018
Aran (8 wpi) ?
18 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches
in textured pattern after stretch blocking
US 7 - 4.5 mm
US 8 - 5.0 mm
900 - 1300 yards (823 - 1189 m)
This pattern blocks into a finished wrap size of 16” x 72” for the smaller version, and 20” x 90” for the larger.
English
This pattern is available for $10.00.

Available exclusively with your passport at 3 Wild Sheep during the Slow Yarn Crawl from June 1-Aug 31, 2018.

If Dovestone Natural Aran is not used, pick a different large worsted or small aran yarn that will block well. Due to the pattern changes for this wrap, blocking is a critical step.

Difficulty Level: Advanced Beginner

Size: This pattern blocks into a finished wrap size of 16” x 72” for the smaller version, and 20” x 90” for the larger.

Yarn: 5 skeins Dovestone Natural Aran (7-8 skeins for larger wrap) 50% BFL, 25% Wensleydale Longwood, 25% Masham. Shade two, lot Armley, 185yds/100g

Needle: US 7-8 circular needle, use the larger size if you knit tightly

Gauge: 18 stitches x 24 rows = 4” in textured pattern after stretch blocking

Supplies: crochet hook (for cast-on), stitch markers, tapestry needle, wires and pins for blocking