Hula Hoop

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by Martin Storey

Suggested yarn

Rowan Softyak DK

A. 455 Fuchsia - 6(7, 8, 10, 11) balls
B. 456 Cantaloupe - 1(1, 2, 2, 2) balls

You will need 5 buttons, approximately 5/8” (1.5 cm) each. Rowan used metal buttons.

Gauge

22 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches in Stockinette Stitch

Needle size

US 3 - 3.25 mm
US 5 - 3.75 mm

You will need a size US 3 (3.25 mm) circular needle, at least 48”(120 cm) long for finishing. You will also need a cable needle.

Yardage

1036 - 1924 yards (947 - 1759 m)

Sizes available

3-4 years(5-6, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12) Chest 21-22(23-24, 25-26, 27-29, 30-31)" 53-56(59-61, 64-66, 69-74, 76-79) cm

Finished measurements:

Chest circumference: 25.75( 28.25, 30.25, 32, 34.75)“ 65.5( 72, 77, 81.5, 88) cm
Finished length: 16.5( 18, 19.75, 21.25, 22.5)” 42( 46, 50, 54, 57) cm
Sleeve seam: 9.5( 11, 12.5, 14.25, 16.255)“ 24( 28, 32, 36, 41) cm