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Skimming Stones

Downloadable PDF, English, English
$4.57
Skimming Stones
$4.57
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What you'll need

One size only: 6.75" x 77.5" (17 x 194 cm)
Plymouth Yarn Galway Chunky
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4
Universal Yarn Deluxe Chunky
4
Classic Elite Yarns Mountaintop Blackthorn
4
Katia Peru
5
Berroco Vintage Chunky
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4
Tools & Other Supplies
US 10.5 (6.5mm) Single Pointed Needles (opens in a new tab)
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Product Details

Skimming stones (more commonly known as skipping stones in the US) is the activity of bouncing a stone across the surface of water. The rules vary as to whether it is the most bounces or the furthest distance with at least 3 bounces that wins.

The cabled 'stones' in this extra long, thick and cozy scarf skim diagonally across the surface in seven bounces from one side to the other. A new stone is sent on its journey every pattern repeat.

The sample used Debbie Bliss Chunky Merino (100% merino superwash; 55 yds/50 m per 50g) which is discontinued. A plied solid colour yarn will show the cables off best. Exact gauge is not crucial but will impact the finished size and the yardage used – the number of cable pattern repeats can be adjusted as required.

The pattern is charted and contains full written instructions.

The scarf uses the Chinese Waitress cast on and bind off - instructions and links included. I recommend using a needle 1 or 2 sizes smaller for the bind off.

 

Craft
Knitting
Designer
Helen Gipson
Format
Downloadable PDF
Language
English
Number of patterns
1
Pages
2
Skill Level
Intermediate