ABOUT THIS PATTERN:
This is such a great way to work on your Brioche skills!
Knit in the round, bottom up, Absalon is patterned with rows of tulips, and benefits from the use of contrasting yarns. You can certainly select yarns that are more subtle in their differences, as in the sample Sheri is wearing on the cover of this pattern. Or you can select yarns with much more starkness in their contrast as in the picture on the next page. Either way, this is a really fun knit.

LEVEL: Intermediate/Advanced

MATERIALS

YARN: DK weight

The original sample was made with the original base we had years ago - we’ve since upgraded all our bases to 100% USA made yarn using Shaniko wool.

We recommend: WOOLTRIBE HOMEGROWN DK (115 g skein) Made from 100% USA raised and processed Shaniko Superwash Merino wool. Milled, spun, and dyed in North Carolina. Great for sweaters and all sorts of accessories.
FIBER CONTENT: 100% USA raised and processed, and NC milled Shaniko Superwash Merino
YARDAGE: 250 yds / 228 m / 115 g
GAUGE: 21-22 sts/4” (10cm)
NEEDLES: US 5-6 (3.75-4.0 mm)

Colorways used: 1 skein Sandcastle (A), and 1 skein Tilt-A-Whirl (B)

NEEDLES: US 5 (4 mm) circular needles 16” and needles in preferred style for small circumference knitting in the round, OR SIZE NEEDED TO OBTAIN THE CORRECT GAUGE.

NOTIONS: Stitch marker, scrap yarn for lifelines, tapestry needle

GAUGE: 22 sts and 28 rows = 4” in Brioche Stockinette stitch. Save time by taking time to check gauge.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

Head circumference: 17½ (19¾, 21¾, 24)”. Sample shown in size 21¾”.