Skein Sisters

Short Description: There’s something special about the unspoken bond between women that love yarn and needles.  Skein sisters share a secret; we each know the deep pleasure of gorgeous yarn and breath-taking colour and all feel waves of calm as stitches slip through our fingers in gentle rhythm.

Gauge: 20 stitches and 30 rows = 10 cm in garter stitch on smaller needles, after blocking"

Finished Measurements:

• Wingspan approx. 81”/205.5cm (blocked). 
• Depth approx. 20”/51cm (blocked).

Materials Used: Approx. 1000.5yds/915m of Circus Single Ply Fingering by Circus Tonic Handmade Yarns (fingering-weight 100% superwash Merino; 100g = 400yds/366m).  The sample used 2.5 skeins comprising 1.75 skeins of “Tuahine” (colour A) and 3/4 skein of “echo point” (colour B).

Needle Size:

• US 3 - 3.25 mm
• US 4 - 3.5 mm

Pattern Includes: written and charted instructions

Skill Level: suitable for experienced knitters and advanced beginners who love a challenge.