Ballast
Discover the joy of cabling without a cable needle with this beautifully crafted knitting pattern! You'll find each stitch effortless to create, making your knitting experience enjoyable and relaxed. The unique fuzzy texture is achieved by blending a smooth yarn with luxurious brushed alpaca, resulting in an exquisitely cozy accessory that you won’t want to take off.
Size: To Fit Size: Kid (Teen / Adult Small, Adult Medium / Adult Large) with an Approximate Finished Circumference of 18 ¾ (20, 21 ½)” / 47.7 (51, 54.5) cm when slightly stretched. This versatile pattern ensures a comfortable fit for different age groups and sizes, making it a great project for knitters of all levels.
Materials: (A 10% buffer has been added to all yardages / meters for your convenience) You will need 150 (160, 170) yards / 137 (146, 155) meters of Aran weight yarn, or you can use 1 strand of DK weight yarn combined with 1 strand of lace weight yarn held together. This flexibility allows you to experiment with different materials to achieve your desired look and feel.
**For this project, we recommend using two yarns held together:** Cape May Fiber DK Merino (100% Superwash Merino, 231 yards / 100 Gram) - 1 (1, 1) skein, and Cape May Fiber Brushed Alpaca Silk (74% Suri Baby Alpaca, 26% Mulberry Silk, 328 yards / 50 Gram) - 1 (1, 1) skein. The combination of these two high-quality yarns will provide a stunning finish, enhancing both the texture and durability of your knitted piece.
Embark on your next knitting adventure today with this delightful pattern! Perfect for keeping warm during chilly months, this cozy accessory is an absolute must-have in any wardrobe. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned knitter, you will appreciate the ease of use and the incredible results that follow.
