Knitted Neck Warmer

Knitted neck warmers are the perfect accessory to keep you cozy and stylish during the chilly months. With their soft and warm fabric, they provide a comfortable barrier against the cold while adding a touch of charm to any outfit. Whether you're out for a walk or just running errands, a knitted neck warmer is a must-have accessory that will make you feel snug and fabulous. So, wrap yourself up in one of these delightful pieces and stay warm with a smile!

SIZE

One size (adjustable through button placement)

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

Length: Approx. 17 inches

Width: Approx. 3.75 inches at narrowest point and 5.5 inches at widest point

MATERIALS

• Kilcarra Aran Tweed [100% pure new wool; 192yd/176m per 100g skein]; color: #4754 Crimson; 1 skein
• Note: Yarn can be substituted with any aran weight wool yarn with a recommended gauge of
• 18 sts=4 inches listed on the ball band. Debbie Bliss Aran Tweed is recommended.
• Recommended needle size:
• 1 set US #6/4mm straight or circular needle
• [always use a needle size that gives you the gauge listed below -- every knitter's gauge is unique]
• Cable needle
• Tapestry needle
• 1 button; buy button after collar is complete, to ensure correct size

GAUGE

Gauge: 22 sts/28 rows = 4 inches in stockinette st

Note: Yarn is worked more tightly than recommended gauge to produce a firm fabric.

PATTERN NOTES

C4B: Slip next 2 sts to cable needle and hold to back of work; k2, then k2 from cable needle.

PATTERN

CO 112 stitches.

Row 1 [RS]: Sl 1 knitwise, k3, p2, [k4, p2] to last 4 sts, k4.

Row 2 [WS]: Sl 1 purlwise, p3, k2, [p4, k2] to last 4 sts, p4.

Row 3 [RS]: Sl 1 knitwise, k3, p2, [C4B, p2, k4, p2] to last 10 sts, C4B, p2, k4.

Row 4 [WS]: Work as for Row 2.

Repeat these 4 rows until work measures approx. 3.75 inches, ending with Row 4.

From this point, work in 4x2 Rib as set (Rows 1 and 2 only); no further cable twists will be worked.

Shape Upper Edge:

Note: In the next series of rows, sts will be bound off at the beginning of RS rows. The last st of each WS row will be left unworked, and will be the first st in the row that follows; this will help give a smooth shape to the BO edge.

Row 1 [RS]: BO 12 sts, work in pattern to end. 100 sts.

Even-Numbered Rows 2-14 [WS]: Work in pattern to last st; turn work without working last st.

Rows 3 and 5 [RS]: Work as for Row 1. 76 sts when Row 5 is complete.

Odd-Numbered Rows 7-11 [RS]: BO 18 sts, work in pattern to end. 22 sts when Row 11 is complete.

Row 13 [RS]: BO 12 sts, work in pattern to end.

Row 15 [RS]: BO remaining 10 sts.

Buttonhole Band:

With RS facing, pick up and k 15 sts along shortest edge of work.

Rows 1-6: K all sts.

Row 7 [WS]: K6, BO 3 sts, k to end.

Row 8 [RS]: K6, CO 3 sts, k to end. 15 sts.

Rows 9-11: K all sts.

Row 12 [RS]: K11, [k2tog] twice. 13 sts.

Row 13 [WS]: K all sts.

Row 14 [RS]: K9, [k2tog] twice.

BO remaining 11 sts.

FINISHING

Try on to determine button placement, then sew button in place.