Cosmic Connections MKAL Kits

Cosmic Connections Kits

Cosmic Connections Pattern by Lisa K. Ross

Kits contain 7 skeins of Nifty Fifty and 2 skeins of Sock It, Rock It by Sheep Graffiti

Nifty Fifty is 80/20 Merino/nylon, 200 yards, 50g

Sock It, Rock It is 80/20 Merino nylon, 400 yards, 100g

Are you ready to take your knitting experience out of this world?! We are headed over the moon with this mystery knit that was designed to be unlike anything you’ve found on Earth! This opulent wrap takes inspiration from stars, galaxies, outer space, and everything else the universe has to offer.

What to expect:

• unique construction
• lace
• bias knitting
• cables
• slipped stitches
• color changes

All techniques with charts will also include written instructions. I’ve created tutorial videos to guide you through any new techniques. There will NOT be any stranded colorwork or brioche. This design is intended for intermediate knitters, but my patterns and tutorials are designed to guide adventurous beginner skills to the next level. The best part of a KAL… there will be lots of helpful knitters to keep you from getting lost in space!

Finished dimensions:
??? (See my previous MKAL wraps to get an idea of the general size and shape it could be: Garden Variety, Just Beachy, Mountain Musings, Secret Forest, and Wings of Wonder)

Astro-Knot Supplies:
Needles:
Two sets of US 5 (3.75 mm) needles (or as required to meet gauge); 32” / 80 cm, 40” / 100 cm, or similar length recommended
NOTE: In place of a second set of gauge needles, you can use needles of a smaller gauge, an extra cable, or scrap yarn. Interchangeable needles are particularly useful for this knit.) I recommend choosing gauge needles based on the Swatching Guide (included as a separate pdf with pattern purchase) and/or the needles used on my previous MKAL wraps.

Gauge:
BLOCKED: 20 sts and 40 rows = 4”/10cm in garter stitch after wet-blocking and pinning
UNBLOCKED: 24 sts and 48 rows = 4”/10cm in garter stitch before blocking
(NOTE: Gauge is not crucial, but it will affect finished dimensions and yardage)

Notions:
Required: 2 stitch markers, 2 cable needles (or paperclip, toothpick, or double pointed needle to use for cables), and tapestry needle
Optional: 22 stitch markers (for repeats), blocking wires, pins, and mats (see my recommendations)

Yarn Requirements:
MC: 800 yds / 732 m fingering weight yarn
C1-7: 133 yds / 122 m fingering weight yarn in EACH of 7 colors