Clara Barton

Clara Barton was an American nursing pioneer and the founder of the American Red Cross. She passionately, and compassionately, nursed soldiers on both sides of the civil war, crossing the lines when no-one else had the courage to do so.

Finished Size: 7” [unstretched]. This stretches up to 11”.

Yarn: Gourmet Stash Stout Sock, 75% Corriedale Wool, 25% Nylon, 430 yds/4oz in “Clara”.

Needles: Set of 5 double-pointed needles or two circular needles size 2 US (2.75), or size to obtain gauge

Gauge: 8 stitches per inch in Open Cable pattern [unstretched], worked in the round.