Vacation Vibes by Lisa K. Ross

Vacation Vibes

Knitting
August 2019
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
18 stitches and 40 rows = 4 inches
in Garter Stitch
US 6 - 4.0 mm
1600 yards (1463 m)
Length: 83”/211 cm; Width: 20”/51 cm
English
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Whether headed out to the opera or off to the farmer’s market, the Vacation Vibes wrap is a chic accessory that will highlight your style.

Beginning at the center with a pinhole cast-on, a diamond shape is created with a strong accent color. Half of the stitches are put on hold while the first side of radiating chevrons is worked, using the relaxing stitch patterns of garter, stockinette, and simple eyelets. Frequent color changes create a bit of a fade while keeping the knitter excitedly working “just one more row.” The second half is then worked identically to the first, with no need to pick up stitches. This is the ideal project to take with you on your weekend getaway, and the perfect accessory for the next time you head out of town.

Yarn
Miss Babs Yummy 2-Ply Toes 100% Superwash Merino Wool; 133 yd/1.3 oz (121m/38g) per mini skein
One twelve-skein mini set in three gradient color families A1-A4, B1-B4, and C1-C4; shown in Vacation Vibes

Or approximately 133 yards/121 meters EACH of fingering weight yarn in twelve different colors.

Finished Measurements
Length: 83”/211 cm
Width: 20”/51 cm

Needles
US 6 4 mm circular needles, 16”/40 cm and 32”/80 cm, and double-pointed needles or size to obtain gauge

Gauge
Blocked: 18 stitches and 40 rows = 4”/10 cm square in garter stitch.
Unblocked: 23 stitches and 48 rows = 4”/10 cm square in garter stitch.

Gauge is not crucial for this project, but will affect yardage and finished size if different from above.

Notions
Crochet hook (optional for pinhole cast-on)
Scrap yarn to hold stitches
4 Stitch markers
Tapestry needle

This pattern was updated 10.29.19 to fix minor typos in the pattern text.