Description
This is one of Andrea’s favorite ways to play with combining colors and is a simple technique for even newer knitters to try out. If you can slip stitches, knit and purl, then you can do mosaic knitting. Designed by Andrea Mowry.
SIZES
Child (Adult Small, Adult Large)
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Circumference - 16.5 (18, 20.5)”/42 (46, 52) cm
Height - 7.5 (9, 9)”/19 (23, 23) cm
Sample show in Adult Small.
YARN
Fingering or Sport Weight
Main Color - Approx. 35 (40, 50) g/140 (160, 200) yd/128 (146, 182) m
Contrast Color - Approx. 25 (30, 40) g/100 (120, 160) yd/92 (110, 146) m
SUGGESTED YARN
Spincycle Yarns Dyed in the Wool Sport Weight (100% superwashed American Wool, 200 yds)
Main Color (MC) - 1 skein Melancholia (Blue)
Contrast Color (CC) - 1 skein Stay Out of the Forest (multi-colored)
SUGGESTED NEEDLES
Size US 2/2.75 mm - 16”/40 cm circular
Size US 4/3.5 mm - 16”/40 cm circular
Size US 4/3.5 mm - DPNs (or a longer circular for Magic Loop)
Use the needle size you need to achieve gauge.
NOTIONS
Stitch marker (1)
Tapestry needle
GAUGE
26.5 sts & 64 rows = 4”/10 cm
Measured over stitch pattern in the round using larger needle, after blocking.
TECHNIQUES TO INDULGE IN
Tubular Cast On or Twisted German Cast On
Mosaic knitting
Ribbing
Slipping stitches
Decreasing
Knitting
Purling
Knitting in the round
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