Saltwater Stripe Wrap by Sasha Ball Rives

Saltwater Stripe Wrap

Knitting
June 2017
MKAL Kit
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
19 stitches and 46 rows = 4 inches
in Garter Stitch
US 7 - 4.5 mm
790 - 810 yards (722 - 741 m)
One Size
English
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This pattern was originally a Mystery Knit in June 2017, and has now been released as a full pattern. Both files are included, the Full PDF, and the individual clues, if you’d like to knit it as a Mystery!

Finished Size: 82” Wingspan X 15” Depth

This kit and MKAL is a collaboration between Sasha Ball Rives, former owner of Stitch Space, and Sasha Storm, former employee of Stitch Space! Sasha Storm dyed an awesome kit, with one full skein of a semi-solid yarn, and 10 mini-skeins, inspired by Saltwater Taffy. The other Sasha has designed the pattern based on that yarn inspiration!

Yarn Yardage Requirements:
Main Color: Approx. 400 yards/100 grams Sock weight yarn
10 Contrast Colors: Approx. 40 yards/10 grams each of 10 colors Sock weight yarn (400 yards/100 grams total)

Knitting from your stash? You can use a solid for the main color and various multi scraps for each of the contrast colors. You could also use an ombre` skein or full variegated skein for the contrast.

Needle Size:
US 7, 4.5 mm circular needle, 32” inches or more (the piece is worked flat, and a circular is used to accommodate a large number of stitches)

Working Gauge:
19 stitches & 46 rows=4 inches Make sure you are getting a fabric you like!

Finished Gauge:
16 stitches & 52 rows=4 inches

Skill Level:
Adventurous beginner, or intermediate

Finished Shawl Shape:
Asymmetrical Triangle

Techniques Used:
Garter Stitch (Knits)
Simple Increases & Decreases
Yarn Overs
Short Rows
Simple Pattern & Texture Stitches
Stripes & Changing Colors