Knit and Tonic - Monkey Bones

SIZES

Youth (Adult)

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

Approximately 19.5 (21.25)" circumference

9.5 (11)" tall

YARN

Brown Sheep Company Nature Spun Sport (100% wool; 184 yds (168 m) / 50 g):

1 skein MC1; N60S Purple Splendor*

1 skein MC2; N59S Butterfly Blue_MG_6946

1 skein CC1; N78S Turquoise Wonder

1 skein CC2; 109S Spring Break

1 skein CC3; N54S Orange You Glad

1 skein CC4; 308S Sunburst Gold

*Note, In this version, the two main colors are very close in color and have barely any contrast. You may choose to use just one MC, but if you do, purchase two skeins of the MC.

Colors used for Youth size:

1 skein MC1; 105 Bougainvillea

1 skein MC2; N85 Peruvian Pink

1 skein CC1; 308S Sunburst Gold

1 skein CC2; N54S Orange You Glad

1 skein CC3; N21S Mallard

1 skein CC4; N78S Turquoise Wonder

NEEDLES

Youth: One 16 – 20" circ needle size US 4 (3.5 mm) 

One set double-pointed needles size US 4 (3.5 mm)

Adult: One 16 – 20" circ needle size US 5 (3.75 mm)

One set double-pointed needles size US 5 (3.75 mm)

Change needle size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.

GAUGE

Youth: 26 sts and 34.5 rnds = 4" in St st, using smaller needles

Adult: 24 sts and 32 rnds = 4" in St st, using larger needles

NOTIONS

Stitch markers; waste yarn