Tribe Pennant

Felted William and Mary Pennant
Written By: Meghan Brown
This summer I decided I wanted to apply early-decision to the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, VA. The essay had been stressed as one of the most important parts of my application, and as an out-of-state applicant, I knew mine had to be the best it could be. So, I sat and thought what I could write about that would describe me outside of school. The stress of the decision made me reach for needles, and the idea for my essay was born. I wrote over four pages about one of my best friends and how knitting helped me cope with her unexpected death. That wasn’t enough, however. I needed an extra submission. I could send them anything smaller than a regular sheet of printer paper, so I decided to knit something for the school, and started drafting a chart for a W&M pennant. Several months later, after my essay was written, and my transcripts were finalized, I finally felted my creation. I put it in a padded envelope, and sent it off to Virginia.
Now I’m going there next year, and I’d like to share my design with all fellow Tribe members, and W&M lovers out there.
Please enjoy creating this one as much as I did.
Before You Start:
1 pair sz. 6 straight needles
Dark Green Wool
Gold or Yellow Wool
Tapestry Needle

Pattern:
With green CO 56 sts.
Rows 1-4: Work in garter st
Row 5: Start logo chart, and be sure to decrease at the beginning and end of this row
For the next 53 rows follow the chart, decreasing 2 stitches every 5 rows as you go.


Logo Chart




After the logo is complete just work stockinette in green. Remember to decrease every 5 rows until you get down to 4 sts.
Then K 1 row
P 1 row
K2tog. K2tog.
BO off remaining 2 sts.
Finishing:
Weave in ends
Felt in washing machine or by hand.
It will curl, so be sure to block it.
And that’s it! You’re all ready to show your Tribe pride (feathers and all)
=)