Polka Dots by Cat Thomas

Polka Dots

Knitting
February 2014
DK (11 wpi) ?
US 2 - 2.75 mm
27 yards (25 m)
English

This is an easy introduction to intarsia. Each cream dot is worked separately so there’s no messy carry over of yarn. Add ribbon and matching polka dot buttons for a fun finish to your pincushion.

Tools and Materials:

Light worsted wool:

  • Pink: 8.5 yards (7.75m)
  • Blue: 8.5 yards (7.75m)
  • Cream: (also used for dots) 10 yards (9.25m)

Knitting needles: size 2 (2.75mm)

One polka dot button

Narrow ribbon

Polyester fiberfill