Single Pattern – Tin Can Knits – Almanac

After knitting and wearing Almanac in Iceland I see why this style remains popular. Joyful and quick to make it is hugely practical in a land of exquisite landscapes (and equally exquisite cold).

Gauge:

• 18 sts & 24 rounds / 4” in stockinette using larger needles
• 18 sts & 23.5 rounds / 4” in stranded colourwork using larger needles

Finished Measurements: 18.5 (21.5, 24, 24, 26.5, 29.5, 29.5, 32, 34.5, 37.5, 40, 42.5, 45.5, 48, 50.5, 56, 58.5, 37.5, 42.5, 45.5, 50.5, 53.5, 58.5, 61.5) inches

Materials Used: “aran / worsted weight yarn

<>MC: 250 (325, 375, 450, 475, 575, 650, 675, 725, 800, 850, 900, 975, 1000, 1100, 1175, 1275, 1325, 875, 1000, 1050, 1200, 1250, 1350, 1450) yards <>CC: 150 (200, 200, 250, 300, 350, 400, 400, 450, 500, 500, 550, 600, 600, 650, 650, 650, 650, 650, 550, 600, 650, 700, 700, 750, 750) yards

Note: Total CC yardage is given, as there are many variations in which and how many CCs you may use for this design.”

Needle Size: US #4 / 3.5mm & US #7 / 4.5mm (or as required to meet gauge)

Pattern Includes: Written instructions, schematic, colourwork charts

Skill Level: intermediate