Description

Cosy Pumpkin Neck is a neck warmer with a mixture of different beautiful textures. The smocking stitches in the middle create very iconic pumpkin shapes that make this piece so special and autumnal. The 2 x 2 ribbed turtle neck can keep you warm and cosy in chilly autumn days. It is worked flat mostly except for the turtle neck. This is such a good stash busting project as it does not use as much yarn as a jumper or even a vest and it uses variety of different techniques, like smocking stitch, broken rib, moss stitch, and 1 / 1 cable. The pattern also offers the optional scalloped edge instructions (Look at the white sample for a finished project with scalloped edges). The pattern comes with one size with the 49 cm neck circumference turtle neck. The video tutorial for smocking stitches is included.

Size One size

Measurements

Lengths: approx. 29 cm / 11.42’’
Widths: approx. 27 (29 with scalloped egdes) cm / 10.63 (11.42 with scalloped edges) inch
Neck Circumference: approx. 49 cm / 19.29 inch

Suggested Yarn

• 150-200 g of Filcolana Peruvian, 100 % wool, 100 m / 50 g (150 g should be enough for the neck without any modificatinos or scalloped edges)

• 150 g of Gepard Woolia, 100 % merino wool, 132 m / 50g

• or 300-350 m / 328-383 yards of worsted weight yarn

Suggested Needles
4.5 mm (US 7) circular needles with a 60 or 80 cm cable for the main neck warmer
4.0 mm (US 6) circular needles with a 40 cm cable for the neckband
4.0 mm (US 6) crochet hook for optional scalloped edges

Gauge

18 sts / 30 rows (10 cm / 10 cm or 4 in / 4 in )in the textured pattern on 4.5 mm (US 7) needles after blocking.

Notions

– Darning needles
– Scissors
– One BOR stitch marker

Skill Level

Advanced beginner to intermediate
– Knitting cable
– Reading charts
– Smocking stitches