Essential Guide to Knitting with Cascade Yarns 220 Superwash Merino Wool

You’ll Need

1 skein of Cascade Yarns® 220 Superwash® Merino 100% Superwash Merino Wool 100 g (3.5 oz) / 220 yds (200 m) in color #17 (Green Tea);

Circular knitting needles size 7;

Yarn needle;

Stitch marker.

Size

To fit approx. 14" (16", 18", 20", 22") around, shown in size 18”.

Stitches Control

20 stitches x 28 rows = 4” (10 cm) in stockinette stitch.

Instructions

CO 70 (80, 90, 100, 110) stitches.

Being careful not to twist, join in the round. PM.

Ribbing

Work in [P2, K3] Ribbing for 1.5" (1.5", 2", 2.5", 3").

Pattern Stitch

Rnd 1: *[P2, Sl1, K2, PSSO]; repeat from * to end of rnd.

Rnd 2: *[P2, K1, YO, K1]; repeat from * to end of rnd.

Rnds 3 – 4: *[P2, K3]; repeat from * to end of rnd.

Continue until 5" (5.5", 6", 7", 8") from CO edge.

Start Decreases

Rnd 1: *[P2, K3, P2, K1, K2tog]; repeat from * to end of rnd.

Rnd 2: *[P2, K3, P2, K2tog]; repeat from * to end of rnd.

Rnd 3: *[P2, K3, P1, P2tog]; repeat from * to end of rnd.

Rnd 4: *[P2, K3, P2tog]; repeat from * to end of rnd.

Rnd 5: *[P2, K2, K2tog]; repeat from * to end of rnd.

Rnd 6: *[P2, K1, K2tog]; repeat from * to end of rnd.

Rnd 7: *[P2, K2tog]; repeat from * to end of rnd.

Rnd 8: *[P1, P2tog]; repeat from * to end of rnd.

Rnd 9: *[P2tog]; repeat from * to end of rnd.

Finishing

Cut yarn leaving a long tail to use for finishing.

Weave through remaining stitches using a yarn needle.

Pull the top closed and secure by weaving in all loose ends.