Sandpiper is the perfect weight for a cotton yarn: not so bulky as to be heavy and not too lightweight as to take forever to knit. The most interesting aspect of Sandpiper is its color – 5 shades are space-dyed in each strand, in short bursts of color, then 8 strands are plied together. Highlights and shadows occur organically as the colors in each of the 8 plies interact. From a distance, Sandpiper looks solid colored but up close the 5 hues dance and mingle, adding depth and interest.

Skill Level
Intermediate

Sizes
XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL). Shown in size S.

Finished Measurements
Bust: 32½ (35, 37¾, 41¼, 44, 46¾)“
Length: 23¾ (24¼, 24¾, 25¼, 25¼, 25¾)”

Yarn
Sandpiper by Classic Elite Yarns
(100% cotton; 50 g = approx 114 yards)
A – 4 (5, 5, 5, 6, 6) balls 1947 Ocean
B – 4 (4, 5, 5, 5, 5) balls 1943 Mineral

Needles
Circular knitting needle (24”) and double pointed needles (dpns) in size US 7 (4.5 mm) or size to obtain gauge.

Other Materials
Stitch holders
Stitch markers

Gauge
18 sts and 28 rnds/rows = 4” in St st. Take time to save time, check your gauge.