Crest or Nest Neck Warmer

Both written line by line (abbreviated) instructions and a chart are provided.

Contrast color purl ridges will crest on, or nest between, alternated ribbing - creating dual-sided textures of raised wiggles or woven basketry.

Worked flat with tidy slipped stitch (work-along I-cord) selvages.

Established Beginner Skills:
Knit, knit through back loop, purl 2 together, purl, slip.
Optional: Carry and catch yarn up right hand side.

Blocking optional.

YARN

Light Worsted Weight Yarn in 2 Colors

• C1: 149 y (136 m) 71 g
• C2: 91 y (83 m) 44 g

Sample Yarn Malabrigo Rios
C1: Tranquilo, C2: Valentina
100% Merino Superwash (Plied)
210 y (192 m) 100 g

Sample Usage: C1: 130 y (119 m) 62 g
C2: 84 y (77 m) 42 g

NEEDLES AND NOTIONS

US 4 (3.5 mm) Needles
Or size that gets gauge/desired fabric.

• Row Counter
• Stitch Markers (2)
• Tapestry Needle
• ¾” (2 cm) Buttons – (5) Optional

MEASUREMENTS

Length: Unblocked 25” (63.5 cm) | Blocked 31” (78.75 cm)
Width: Unblocked 5.5” (14 cm) | Blocked 6.25 (15.9 cm)

Measurements are taken with the item slightly relaxed.
The depth of the ribs makes exact measurements difficult.

GAUGE

Gauge is not critical, but will affect size and yarn requirements.

Gently Blocked Pattern Stitch
26 stitches by 29 rows = 4” (10 cm) Square

Unblocked Stockinette Stitch
23 stitches by 33 rows = 4” (10 cm) Square

This gauge provided for yarn and needle pairing and for usage considerations.
It is difficult to get an accurate measurement in pattern due to the depth of texture.

Fabric to your liking is more important than exact gauge.