Blue Sky Fibers
Russian Rose Set
The Classic Series
Design by Robin Melanson
$9.00
The Russian Rose adorning this military-inspired cap and princess-length mittens made from Blue Sky Fibers Sport Weight shows off rich colorwork and embroidered details. A stranded knit that is challenging but results in splendor.
Pattern No. RRS
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YARN:
Baby Alpaca (Sport) by Blue Sky Fibers (100% Baby Alpaca; 50g/110yd): 3 hanks MC, 1 hank CC1, 1 hank CC2, 1 hank CC3, 1 hank CC4, 1 hank CC5, 1 hank CC6
NEEDLES:
Size 4 (3.5mm) 16″ circular needle, or size needed to obtain gauge
Size 4 (3.5mm) double pointed needles, or size needed to obtain gauge
OTHER TOOLS:
Stitch markers
Tapestry needle
Heavy interfacing approx 20″ x 10″
Heavy cotton canvas approx 20″ x 10″
Sewing machine or sewing needle and thread
Woven elastic ¾” wide and approx 4″ long
Two 1″ buttons
SKILL LEVEL:
Advanced
GAUGE:
In Stockinette stitch, 24 sts and 32 rnds = 4″
In Cap Chart, 24 sts and 29 rnds = 4″
In Crown Chart or Mitten Chart, 26 sts and 27 rnds = 4″
Note: Gauge will not be as elastic in sections of heavy stranding.
SIZES:
Cap: One
Mittens: S/M (L)
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:
Cap circumference: 20″
Cap height to turning rnd (crown): 5″
Mitten circumference: 7¼ (8)”
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