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Cabled Christmas Wreath Knitting PatternDesigned by Barbara Breiter 11.5" in diameter 9" tube circumference (after stuffing) Gauge: 16 sts =4" in St st; exact gauge is not vital Materials: Size 8 (5 mm) double pointed needles 1 skein Vanna's Choice by Lion Brand Yarn or any worsted weight yarn Color 172 Kelly Green 100% acrylic 3.5 ounces/100 grams 170 yards/156 meters cable needle polyfill ribbon tapestry needle wire or ornament hook Instructions CO 40 sts. Divide evenly over 4 needles. Join, making sure sts aren't twisted and mark beg of rnd. Work Rnds 1-8 of Cable 1 4 times. Cable 1 Rnds 1 and 2: K Rnd 3: *K2, sl 3 sts to cable needle and hold in front, k3, k 3 sts from cable needle, k2; rep from * Rnds 4, 5 and 6: K Rnd 7: *K2, sl 3 sts to cable needle and hold in back, k3, k 3 sts from cable needle, k2; rep from * Rnd 8: K Work Rnds 1-8 of Cable 2, then Rnds 1-8 of Cable 3. Rep 3 more times. Cable 2 Rnds 1-6: K Rnd 7: *K2, sl 3 sts to cable needle and hold in front, k3, k 3 sts from cable needle, k2; rep from * Rnd 8: K Cable 3 Rnds 1-6: K Rnd 7: *K2, sl 3 sts to cable needle and hold in back, k3, k 3 sts from cable needle, k2; rep from * Rnd 8: K Work Rnds 1-8 of Cable 1 4 times. Work Rnds 1-8 of Cable 2, then Rnds 1-8 of Cable 3. Rep 1 more time. K 2 rnds. BO, leaving a long tail. Stuff with polyfill. Seam CO and BO edges together. Secure a big ribbon to wreath. I simply attached it with a safety pin. Insert ornament hook securely or thread craft wire through back to hang. ©Barbara Breiter. This design may not be reproduced in any manner without the expressed written consent of the author. See Abbreviations and the Glossary for help. Also see Knit A Bit, for patterns by Barbara Breiter |