Start with Chai

Sock-weight yarns of all permutations – full size, minis, and partial skeins – multiply in my stash. The goal of this design is one that is interesting to work on, doesn’t require my complete concentration, and is finished after a few evenings watching TV.

start with chai is knit on the bias.

When you work the wider size, a double chai, from a mini skein, you’ll get a shorter ribbon; that’s the maths of width vs available yardage. If you want a longer one, you’ll need more yarn. For either size, you’re welcome to stop knitting whenever the ribbon feels long enough to you; both lengths given are guidelines, not a hard stop. Since the fabric is worked on a larger needle, it opens up and stretches, so even the shorter, wider size is wearable by most adult heads.

This design shines in solids, kettle dyed, variegated, &speckled yarns. Fiber content isn’t crucial, but a smooth yarn will let the stitch pattern show at its best.