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Gerda
Gerda
Gerda
Gerda
The Shetland Trader

Gerda

Sale price$6.00

Gerda is worked bottom up using a twisted stitch pattern. The cowl is shaped with decreases making it narrower at the top and is finished with a rolled stockinette edge. A video link is provided for how to work the twisted stitches under special techniques. Written and charted instructions are included.

Sizing

Circumference at cast on edge: 33 ½” / 85cm
Circumference at bind off edge: 22 ¼”/ 56.5cm
Height: 7 ¾” / 19.5cm (this is with the top edge rolled)
Materials

Yarn
DK weight yarn in the following amount:
255 Yards
shown in:
Farmers Daughter Fibers Pishkun (100% Montana & Wyoming Rambouillet; 255 yds / 100g)
In “Eagle Eye”

Needles
3.75mm / US 5 circular needle, 24” / 60cm length
Always use a needle size that will result in the correct gauge after blocking.

Notions
1 stitch marker, tapestry needle for weaving in ends
Gauge

Gauge
23 sts & 33 rounds = 10cm / 4” over Twisted Stitch pattern on 3.75mm needles after blocking
If you wish to do a gauge swatch then cast on a repeat of 12 sts and work rows 1-38 of chart or written instructions.
Gerda
Gerda Sale price$6.00