Birch, Please (a pattern download)
Did you know there is a name for the distinctive black markings on birch trees? They are called lenticels, defined as “one of many raised pores in the stem of a woody plant that allows gas exchange between the atmosphere and the internal tissues.”
Materials
- 1 skein of Victoria from Adelaide Fiber Company (85% superwash merino, 15% nylon; 437 yds / 100 g)
--“Birch, Please” colorway, developed exclusively for Seed Club - 16" circular needles, size US 2 / 2.75 mm (or size needed to obtain gauge)
- 16" circular needles, size US 2.5 / 3.0 mm (or size needed to obtain gauge)
- Double pointed needles, size US 2.5 / 3.0 mm (or gauge needle)
- Stitch markers (1 unique marker for BOR, 5 others for decrease section)
- Small cable needle
- Tapestry needle (for weaving in ends)
Gauge
32 sts and 44 rows = 4”, in stockinette stitch on larger needles, blocked
Size
Circumference: approximately 18.5"
Depth: approximately 10"