Jewel floats
$5.54
**Jewel Floats Knitting Pattern: A Beautiful, Intermediate Skill Level Design**
Introducing the **Jewel Floats** pattern, a stunning knitting project that is worked in the round from the bottom up. This exquisite pattern features a unique method of slipping stitches to create beautiful floats on a Stocking stitch background, making it an ideal choice for showcasing variegated yarns. Whether you're aiming for a cozy accessory or a bold statement piece, this design is perfect for knitters looking to elevate their skills.
**Skill Level:** Intermediate – This pattern involves working in the round, performing simple increases and decreases, and completing the finishing touches to achieve a polished look.
**Sizing:** The **Jewel Floats** pattern is designed to fit heads with a circumference of 18 (19 ½, 21, 23, 24) inches / 45.5 (49.5, 53.5, 58.5, 61) cm. The finished brim circumference measures 16 (17 ½, 19 ¼, 20 ¾, 22 ½) inches / 40.5 (44.5, 49, 53, 57) cm, with the sample shown in the size of 20 ¾ inches.
**Yarn Requirements:** For this project, we recommend using **Lorna’s Laces Shepherd Worsted** (225 yards / 206 meters / 4 ounces / 114 grams) in the captivating colorway #901, Baltic Sea. You will need just 1 skein to create your beautiful piece.
**Gauge:** Achieve the perfect fit with a gauge of 20 stitches and 32 rounds = 4 inches / 10 cm in the Body slip stitch pattern, using 4mm (US 6) needles. Be sure to adjust your needle size as necessary to attain the correct gauge for optimal results.
**Needles and Notions:** To complete the **Jewel Floats** pattern, you will need a 3.5mm (US 4) set of double-pointed needles or a short circular needle, a 4mm (US 6) set of double-pointed needles or a short circular needle, along with stitch markers and a tapestry needle for finishing.
This **Jewel Floats** pattern will not only enhance your knitting repertoire but also provide you with a beautiful, handmade accessory that you can cherish or gift to someone special. Grab your materials and get started on this eye-catching project today!
