#stashbuster

I love an elegant neckpiece. Years ago, I bought a cowl in Florence. Every time I pulled it over my head, I felt fabulous and glamourous–like I was carrying a bit of “moda d’Italia” wherever I went. Sadly, like many of the most beloved things in our life, the cowl became threadbare and, well, not so elegant. Thus, I resolved to create a second (“duo”) cowl using my own design. The Duo’s drape is fitted and classic. It starts with a generous ruffle, segues into a fun-to-knit slip stitch pattern and concludes with a lovely corrugated ribbing. Additionally, the Duo is a wonderful stashbuster: it uses only a total of 94–126g of 3 different colors, so feel free to play around and make the Duo your own!

Sizes
S (M, L, XL, XXL, XXXL)
Finished top neck circumference 14 (15.25, 16.75, 18, 19.25, 20.5)”/35 (38.5, 41.5, 45, 48, 51) cm. Intended to be worn with 1/2” to 1”/1.25 to 2.5 cm positive ease at top. Overall height 8.5”/21.5 cm.

Level
Intermediate

Skills used
Slip Stitch, Corrugated Ribbing, Ribbed Sewn Bind Off

Materials
Worsted weight yarn (add more for swatching)
MC: 29 (31, 35, 37, 40, 42)g/ 61 (65, 74, 78, 84, 88) yards/56 (60, 68, 72, 77, 81) meters
CC1: 54 (59, 63, 67, 71, 75) g/114 (124, 133, 141, 149, 158)
yards/104 (114, 121, 129, 137, 144) meters
CC2: 11 (12, 13, 14, 15, 16)g/23 (25, 28, 30, 32, 34) yards/21 (23, 26, 27, 29, 31) meters.
Suggested Yarn: Malabrigo Rios. MC: “842 Illusion.” CC1: “872 Purpuras.” CC2: “036 Pearl.” (100% Superwash Merino; 210 yds/192m per 100g). 1 hank each color.

Needles/Notions
U.S. Size 9 (5.5mm) –24” (60mm) or 32” (80mm) circular needles (depending on selected size and preference) OR needle size needed to match gauge

Gauge
All in the round after blocking:
20 sts & 28 rnds= 4”/10cm in Stockinette
21 sts & 35 rnds = 4”/10cm in Chain Stitch Pattern
25 sts = 4”/10cm in Corrugated Rib

Tools
Blunt tapestry needle; scissors; stitch markers; tape measure/ruler

This pattern has been reviewed by a TKGA-certified Tech Editor.