Ida Mae

In this oversized wrap, panels of stranded colorwork make gradual transitions between long color runs, creating an ombre effect. The wrap is knit in the round, with a machine–reinforced steek; after the steek is cut, stitches are picked up around the edges for the ombre–stripe border.

Required Yarn & Notions: 2 hanks Herriot in each of the following: C1: color #02 Heartwood C2: color #05 Walnut C3: color #08 Sycamore C4: color #06 River Birch C5: color #09 Travertine

US size 6 (6mm) 24" / 40cm circular needle. US size 5 (3.75mm) circular needle of at least 47" / 120cm, or one size smaller than main needle Stitch markers, waste yarn, tapestry needle, sewing machine, brown sewing thread, scrap fabric for testing sewing machine stitch