This colorful knit that was designed to be completely for the birds… in the best way possible! Our feathered friends can be found in nearly every corner of the world. Each one posesses unique strengths, characteristics, and abilities, just like every one of us. This opulent wrap was designed to let your colors sing and take flight, just like the birds that inspired them. Use this guide to help choose and organize your colors, then take each section step-by-step, clicking the links for the video tutorials as needed. By the time you finish, you’ll have a timeless accessory worth crowing about!
What to expect:
- unique construction
- lace
- bias knitting
- easy cables
- slipped stitches
-
color changes All techniques with charts will also include written instructions. There are tutorial videos to guide you through any new techniques. There will NOT be any stranded colorwork or brioche. This design is intended for intermediate knitters. Lisa K Ross's patterns and tutorials are designed to guide adventurous beginner skills to the next level. The best part of a KAL… there will be lots of helpful knitters to take you under their wing!
Finished dimensions:
96” / 244 cm x 46.5” / 118 cm
Birdwatching Supplies:
Needles:
Two sets of US 5 (3.75 mm) needles (or as required to meet gauge); 40” / 100 cm or similar length recommended
NOTE: In place of a second set of gauge needles, you can use needles of a smaller gauge, an extra cable, or scrap yarn). I recommend choosing gauge needles based on the Swatching Guide and/or the needles used on my previous MKAL wraps.
Notions:
Required: 2 stitch markers, cable needle, and tapestry needle
Optional: 72 stitch markers (for repeats), blocking wires, pins, and mats
Gauge:
BLOCKED: 20 sts and 40 rows = 4”/10cm in garter stitch after wet-blocking and pinning
UNBLOCKED: 24 sts and 48 rows = 4”/10cm in garter stitch before blocking
(NOTE: Gauge is not crucial, but it will affect finished dimensions and yardage)
Yarn Requirements: Sally Ridgway's Kit takes all the hardwork out of choosing.
MC: 800 yds / 732 m fingering weight yarn
C1-7: 133 yds / 122 m fingering weight yarn in EACH of 7 colors
- Ravelry: You will need an account for this site.
- Paper Daisy Website: https://www.paperdaisycreations.com/shop/p/line-dance-mkal
This colorful knit that was designed to be completely for the birds… in the best way possible! Our feathered friends can be found in nearly every corner of the world. Each one posesses unique strengths, characteristics, and abilities, just like every one of us. This opulent wrap was designed to let your colors sing and take flight, just like the birds that inspired them. Use this guide to help choose and organize your colors, then take each section step-by-step, clicking the links for the video tutorials as needed. By the time you finish, you’ll have a timeless accessory worth crowing about!
What to expect:
- unique construction
- lace
- bias knitting
- easy cables
- slipped stitches
-
color changes All techniques with charts will also include written instructions. There are tutorial videos to guide you through any new techniques. There will NOT be any stranded colorwork or brioche. This design is intended for intermediate knitters. Lisa K Ross's patterns and tutorials are designed to guide adventurous beginner skills to the next level. The best part of a KAL… there will be lots of helpful knitters to take you under their wing!
Finished dimensions:
96” / 244 cm x 46.5” / 118 cm
Birdwatching Supplies:
Needles:
Two sets of US 5 (3.75 mm) needles (or as required to meet gauge); 40” / 100 cm or similar length recommended
NOTE: In place of a second set of gauge needles, you can use needles of a smaller gauge, an extra cable, or scrap yarn). I recommend choosing gauge needles based on the Swatching Guide and/or the needles used on my previous MKAL wraps.
Notions:
Required: 2 stitch markers, cable needle, and tapestry needle
Optional: 72 stitch markers (for repeats), blocking wires, pins, and mats
Gauge:
BLOCKED: 20 sts and 40 rows = 4”/10cm in garter stitch after wet-blocking and pinning
UNBLOCKED: 24 sts and 48 rows = 4”/10cm in garter stitch before blocking
(NOTE: Gauge is not crucial, but it will affect finished dimensions and yardage)
Yarn Requirements: Sally Ridgway's Kit takes all the hardwork out of choosing.
MC: 800 yds / 732 m fingering weight yarn
C1-7: 133 yds / 122 m fingering weight yarn in EACH of 7 colors
- Ravelry: You will need an account for this site.
- Paper Daisy Website: https://www.paperdaisycreations.com/shop/p/line-dance-mkal
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