This loop is worked flat and then seamed using mattress stitch (directions are given for working it seamless as well). It starts out narrow and gradually increases in width to the lace section and then back down to the narrow beginning. The loop also moves through 5 sections of color/stitch work just to keep things interesting.

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pattern : garter stitch stripes and garter stitch eyelet chevron

stitches used: knit, purl, yarn overs, ssk/k2tog, kfb

shape : worked flat and seamed or worked flat and then grafted

directions : written and chart

yarn: Berroco Maya (worsted weight; 85% pima cotton, 15% baby alpaca; 137 yds/50g per hank): 1 skeins mancora #5638 (A) and 2 skeins Isla del Sol #5639 (B)

needle : Size 7 (4.5 mm) knitting needles or size needed to obtain gauge

Gauge
23 sts and 34 rows = 4 inches/10cm in garter st.
To save time, take time to check gauge.

Finished Measurements
Circumference: 48.5 inches
Height: 5.5 inches at thinnest point; 10.25 inches at widest point

There is a schematic included with the pattern that shows the color changes.