Purpose

The image of the compass rose brings about feeling of magical adventures, independence, of possibilities, and of purpose.  It reminds me of all of the books I have read and stories I’ve heard of traveling through worlds with the help of a charmed compass or navigation tool.

Yarn:
MC - 155 yards (142m) DK weight yarn
CC - 115 yards (105m) DK weight yarn

Materials shown: Killington (85% Polwarth/15% Tussah Silk) = 700 yards (640m)/ 8.5oz (241g), shown in Naples and Kaweah (100% Superwash Merino) = 280 yards (256m)/ 4oz (113g), shown in Pewter

Gauge: 23 sts & 30 rows = 4” / 10 cm in pattern, blocked

Finished Measurements: 22”(56cm) in circumference

Tools:
US4 (3.5mm) 16” circular needle and US2.5 (3mm) 16” circular needle or DPNs
4 stitch markers
tapestry needle