Chloris

This pattern was designed for the RCYC 2024 MKAL inspired by Flora and Fauna. Walk with me as we loose ourselves in the stitches inspired by the beauty of nature. From simple drops of dew, emerging leaves, fields of wildflowers, and butterflies that dance in the breeze.

Skill Level

Intermediate

Finished Size

52”/132 cm wingspan x 25”/63.5 cm deep

Gauge

24 sts x 32 rows = 4”/10 cm in Stockinette Stitch

Yarn

Fingering weight yarns in 2 contrasting colors; Color A: 375 yds/343 m; 3.3 oz/94 g; Color B: 400 yds/366 m; 3.5 oz/100 g. 

Sample Used: Knitted Wit; Sock; 80% Superwash Merino, 20% Nylon; 420 yds/384 m; 4 oz/115 g; 1 hank of Sakura (Color A) and Thistle (Color B)

Needle/HookUS4/3.5 mm - 32”/80 cm or longer circular needle, or size needed to obtain gauge 

Cable Needle (optional) 

Crochet hook: 3.5 mm for cast on (Option 1)

Notions

6/0 beads (optional) - 24 g; approximately 332 beads 

Tool for placing beads - super floss, 1 mm crochet hook, or a beading needle. 

Scrap yarn for cast on (Option 1) 

Tapestry needle, measuring tape, scissors, blocking mats and pins.

Skills Required

Basic Knitting Skills 

Increasing 

Cabling 

Optional adding beads