Wayfinder by Makenzie Alvarez

Wayfinder

Knitting
January 2025
both are used in this pattern
DK (11 wpi) ?
18 stitches and 40 rows = 4 inches
in Garter st
US 6 - 4.0 mm
390 - 425 yards (357 - 389 m)
One Size
English
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Wayfinder embarks on a journey inspired by the natural pull to explore life a d find joy. The time we take to create, to show an expression of ourselves to the world. The peace it brings to our lives as we take pointed sticks and wool to make something more than just useful. The rhythm of the needles express our creativity and bringing a sense of peace and serenity.

Skill Level
Intermediate
Pattern is written; brioche section at the bottom is written and charted.

Finished Size
Top circumference: 25”/63.5 cm
Front height to point: 19”/48 cm
Back height: 6”/15 cm

Gauges
18 sts x 40 rows = 4”/10 cm square in Garter Stitch (round/flat)
20 sts x 48 rows = 4”/10 cm square in Honeycomb Brioche Stitch (flat)
12 sts x 18 rows = 2.5”/6 cm wide x 1.5”/3.5 cm in Wave Brioche rep (round)

Yarn
DK weight yarn; Color A: 210 yards/192 m; Color B: 178 yards/163 m; 1 hank in Color A and Color B
Sample Used: Color A: Manos Del Uruguay, Sami; 100% Wool; 273 yds/250 m; 3.5 oz/100 g; 1 hank of Natural. Color B: Manos Del Uruguay; Marla; 100% Superwash Merino; 100% Wool; 273 yds/250 m; 3.5 oz/100 g; 1 hank of Marino

Needles
US6/4 mm - 24”/60 cm circular needle minimum, or size needed to obtain gauge

Notions
4 mm crochet hook and scrap yarn for cast on
4 stitch markers and 1 removable stitch marker (optional)
Tapestry needle, measuring tape, scissors, blocking tools

Skills Requred
Garter Tab Cast On
Basic Knitting Skills
Brioche
Increasing/decreasing