Explorer Hoody Vest

**Inspired Design for Travelers and Ocean Lovers** This design draws inspiration from Ali and Vanessa’s passion for travel and the ocean. Presenting the ideal knit project for all those DK skeins you gather during your globe-trotting adventures! To honor this remarkable design, Ali and Vanessa joined forces to create a new oSHen Knits Collection by Explorer Knits & Fibers, drawing color inspiration from Vanessa’s original logo, which beautifully represents oSHen. The pattern is crafted by holding two strands for the body and one strand for the i-cord details. It is constructed from the top down, beginning with the hood, followed by a saddle shoulder, and then joined in the round for the body. The design features i-cord details throughout and includes a simple yet stunning colorwork that allows for the use of any number of skeins. **Gauge** Stockinette with US 11 (8mm) needles - 4"x 4" = 12 stitches x 16 rows **Materials** Suggested Yarn Explorer Knits & Fibers ‘Rockies DK’ 274 yards (251 meters) per 100g Needle Size - US 11 (8mm) and US 10 (6mm) Circular Needle Cord- 24" (80cm) to 60" (100cm) Other Tools- Beginning of round marker, stitch markers, scissors, tapestry needle, i-cord tool (optional) **Skills** Long Tail Cast On Stockinette flat & in the round k2tog = knit two stitches together & ssk = slip two stitches from left needles to right, knit together through the back loop Backwards loop cast on m1L = lift bar from front to back with left needle and knit & m1r = lift bar from back to front with left needle and knit Cable Cast On i-cord bind off Pick up stitches YO = yarn over Stretchy Bind Off Method: Knit 2 stitches through the backloop, slip back to left needle and repeat About the Pattern Inspired Design for Travelers and Ocean Lovers This design draws inspiration from Ali and Vanessa’s passion for travel and the ocean. Presenting the ideal knit project for all those DK skeins you gather during your globe-trotting adventures!