Marigold Skies is a tribute to one of my favorite flowers. Whether bright yellow or rich orange, these flowers brighten up our gardens and window boxes every year at the beginning of Spring. Marigolds also make a rich and glorious dye for fiber.

Finished Measurements: 12.5 in wide X 13 in tall.

Yarn A: Outer fabric (Main Color): La Bien Aimee Boucle: 100% merino. 50g/200 yards. Color: Hegelia: 1 skein (or approx 200 yards).
Yarn B: (contrast color): La Bien Aimee Boucle: Color: Yellow Brick Road: 1 skein (or approx 125 yards)

Needles:
4 mm/US 6 circular needle, 60-80 cm/16-20 in length or size needed to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions:
8 stitch markers (one unique for BOR), tapestry needle.

Gauge:
23 sts x 26 rounds = 10 cm/4 inches over colorwork pat- tern on 4 mm /US 6 needles unblocked.
24 sts X 28 rounds = 10 cm/4 inches on 4 mm /US 6 nee- dles over 2x2 rib unblocked.