Spice Caravan Robe

The Spice Caravan Robe evokes the fantasy of exotic locales and the rich, extravagant costumes of distant lands. Generously oversized, it will fit almost everyone, so add some spice to your wardrobe!

The robe is worked by knitting front and back panels, then joining them at the shoulders. Front bands are picked up and knitted, and front band facings are sewn back. Side edgings are also picked up and knitted, then joined with 3-needle bind off. Sleeves are worked in the round from the shoulder to cuff.

NOTE: Fiddlesticks Knitting patterns are charted. Recommended for Advanced Beginner or Intermediate knitters.

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Recommended yarn

Fingering weight yarn (our sample in a hand-dyed, 50% wool, 30% silk, 20% nylon blend. Yarn should have more "drape" than "bounce.")

250 grams / 800 metres main colour (lighter)

250 grams / 800 metres accent colour (darker)

Finished size

Approximately 78 inches in circumference at bottom edge, and 28 to 30 inches long.

Needles

5 mm (US 8) 32-inch circular needles

4.5 mm (US 7) 32-inch circular needles

4.5 mm (US 7) 16-inch circular needles

or sizes of all above needed to obtain gauge

Gauge in stocking stitch using smaller needles

4 inches = 19 stitches and 38.5 rows

Printed pattern or pdf

$12.00 CDN / US