Lucky Horseshoes by Little Skein in the Big Wool

Lucky Horseshoes

Knitting
July 2018
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
6 stitches and 10 rows = 1 inch
in stockinette, blocked
US 2 - 2.75 mm
45 - 55 yards (41 - 50 m)
English

… Some animals, like some men, leave a trail of glory behind them. They give their spirit to the place where they have lived, and remain forever a part of the rocks and streams and the wind and sky.
— Marguerite Henry, author of Misty of Chincoteague

Lucky Horseshoes is inspired by Misty of Chincoteague, and it features nested horseshoe cables. The square can be used as a generous mug rug, or you can make multiples and seam them together for a lovely blanket.

Size: 7 inches square

Skills needed: To knit this pattern, you need to be able to:

  • follow a tutorial for a pinhole cast-on
  • knit and purl
  • cable stitches