Before Covid-19 kept us all at home, I was lucky enough to be able to travel extensively and frequently, finding inspiration for my designs. I hope that I will be able to do so again in the future.

Ancient towns and their buildings have been a source for patterns, including this one, which features repeating rows of windows. Two slip stitch patterns and a garter eyelet stitch pattern form the design, creating an interesting play of color with textural changes. It is a relatively easy knit.

Yarn
Miss Babs Caroline
70% Superwash Merino Wool, 20% Cashmere, 10% Nylon; 400 yd/3.2 oz (365 m/90 g) skeins

2 skeins in main color (Color A), shown in Slate and 1 skein in contrasting color (Color B), shown in Underbrush

Or approximately 690 yards/630 meters of fingering weight yarn in Color A and 340 yards/310 meters of fingering weight yarn in Color B. This includes yardage for a gauge swatch.

Finished Measurements
Length: 60”/150 cm
Width: 15”/37.5 cm

Needles
US 2 (2.75mm) circular needle, 32”/80 cm long, or size to obtain gauge

Gauge
Blocked: 30 stitches and 46 rows = 4”/10 cm square in Windows stitch pattern.
Unblocked: 28 stitches and 48 rows = 4”/10 cm square in Windows stitch pattern.

Gauge is not crucial for this project, but will affect yardage and finished size if different from above.

Notions

Tapestry needle

Update: I have worked this design in another yarn - with gold patterning on a vibrant yellow background - and added a photo.
Measurements - Length: 69”/175 cm; Width: 15-1/2”/39.5 cm
Fiber: luxurious blend of Angora, Wool, Cashmere and Viscose fiber in fingering weight; needles 2.75mm