Ellen Pattern

Need a neck warmer to keep the chill away but light enough to wear indoors? Ellen's your gal. Here are the specs; email me if you need more info or assistance.

Ellen

Finished size after blocking: 18" x 5.5"

Yarn: 1 skein of Karabella Aurora 8 (100% extra fine Merino wool, 98yds)

Gauge: 18 stitches = 4" in stockinette

Needles: US size 8 16" circular or size to obtain gauge, size 10.5 needle for stretchy bind off.

This is a basic cable and eyelet pattern knit in a multiple of 11 stitches + 1. I added 3 extra stitches to create a flat panel to sew decorative buttons on , which is optional.

The cable is over 6 stitches: 6sc ( slip 3 to cable needle and hold to the back, k3, k3 from needle).

Cast on 81 stitches and join in the round. Knit 2 rows of garter stitch. Begin pattern as follows:

1. K4, * k1, yo, k2tog, k4, ssk, yo, k2* (repeat pattern between asterisks to the end)

2. K all

3. K4, * yo, k2tog, k6, ssk, yo, k1*

4. K

5. K4, * k1, yo, k2tog, k4, ssk, yo, k2*

6. K

7. K4, * yo, k2tog, 6sc, ssk, yo, k1*

8. K

Repeat these 8 rows for 4.5" or to preferred length.

Work 2 rows of garter stitch.

Bind off.

Lightly steam block to reduce the curling.

I hope you enjoy this pattern. This can be knit in a few hours and worn immediately. If you are like me, you may not want to take it off.

Happy New Year!