111

Yarn: Ambre by Cheval Blanc
Wraps Per Inch: 15wpi
Needles: 2.75 mm (US size 2)
Gauge: 32.6 sts and 61 rows to 4″/10 cm
Pattern: 111
Stitch Count Repeat: 53 sts and 103 rows
Book: Mosaic Knitting
Page: 255
Comments: Horizontal gauge is significantly tighter than garter stitch.

Knit by:
Alyse [Ravelry]

Smocking

Yarn: Bouton d’Or : Cérès, Color: Naturel (worsted)
Wraps Per Inch: 14 wpi
Needles: 4.5 mm / 7 US / 7 BWG
Gauge: 34 sts. & 34 rows to 10cm (4″)
Pattern: Stockinette Stitch
Stitch Count Repeat: Multiple of 8 sts.
Book: A Treasury of Knitting Patterns, chapter 7 Fancy Texture Patterns
Page: 134

Comments: Creates a very dense fabric, though still very soft and supple. Unlike Stockinette no tendancy to curl in either direction. Would make a nice jacket or vest.

Knit by: Alyse [Ravelry]

Variation Honeybee

Yarn: Lion Brand Wool-Ease Solid – 171 Gold
Wraps Per Inch: 11 wpi
Needles: US 9 (5.5mm)
Gauge: 4.5 sts/in
Pattern: Variation Honeybee
Stitch Count Repeat: Multiple of 12sts
Book: Charted Knitting Designs (A Third Treasury of Knitting Patterns) Page: 254
Difficult Techniques, if any: Picking up the loose strands on row 6 is a bit confusing.
Comments, if any: Blocking is an absolute must.
Knit by: MissCathexis (Ravelry ID: Cathexis)