On Eagles’ Wings (Ketchikan) by Deborah Simon

On Eagles’ Wings (Ketchikan)

Knitting
January 2026
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
7 stitches and 9 rows = 1 inch
in stockinette unblocked
US 5 - 3.75 mm
350 - 395 yards (320 - 361 m)
one size
English

Eagles frequent the skies of Alaska, with their haunting cries echoing off cliffs and their huge wingspan riding the waves of wind. Adults’ distinctive white head and dark brown body make them easy to spot, but keep your eyes peeled for the juvenile camouflage of white and brown for a real treat. Now you can create your own eagle’s wings in the Colors of Alaska.

Only Available with purchase of Brushstrokes: Colors of Alaska, Aurora at Untangled Yarn & Fiber in Ketchikan, Alaska

Yarn
One pack with five 20g mini skeins A Gentle Whisper’s Brushstrokes: Colors of Alaska, Ketchikan

Needle

  • US 5 needless
  • darning needle

darning needle

Gauge: 7 sts, 9 rows = 1 inch (before blocking)

Measurements: 60 inches long, 12 inches wide at widest point

Abbreviations:

CO cast-on
CC contrasting color
st/sts stitch(es)
pm/sm place mark/slip mark
k knit
p purl
sl1wyif slip one st
ssp slip slip purl
YO yarn over