Sketchbook Cover by Veronik Avery

Sketchbook Cover

Knitting
June 2005
all 3 are used in this pattern
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
31 stitches and 36 rows = 4 inches
in Reverse Stockinette Stitch with Yorkshire Tweed 4 Ply
US 2 - 2.75 mm
626 yards (572 m)
12.5" wide, 8" tall. To fit 6x8" notebook
English
This pattern is available from interweave.com for $7.99.

Finished Size: About 12″ (31.5 cm) wide and 8″ (20.5 cm) tall. To fit a 6″ x 8″ (15 x 20.5 cm) notebook with wire binding at top.
Yarn: Rowan Lurex Shimmer (80% viscose, 20% polyester; 104 yd [95 m]/25 g): #337 minty (aqua metallic; A), 1 ball. Rowan Rowanspun 4 Ply (100% pure new wool; 162 yd [148 m]/25 g): #726 Hansel (medium green; B), 1 ball. Rowan Yorkshire Tweed 4 Ply (100% pure new wool; 120 yd [110 m]/25 g): #286 graze (dark green; C), 3 balls.
Gauge: 31 sts and 36 rows = 4″ (10 cm) in rev St st with Yorkshire Tweed 4 Ply (C).
Needles: Size 2 (2.75 mm).
Notions: Tapestry needle; size C/2 (2.75 mm) crochet hook; sewing pins; two pieces of cardboard, each 6″ x 3″ (15 x 9 cm) for stiffening top half of cover (optional).