The Maiah cowl is worked back and forth, on straight needles, in garter stitch. While it does not require shaping, it shows a decorative knit stitch line in amongst the garter stitch pattern. The scarf is finished by sewing the cast on and cast off edges together. The loop scarf is designed to fight tightly around the neck and will stretch when being pulled over the head, especially for the small children’s sizes. This is why the head circumference above provides a reference point for choosing the right size. If you prefer a looser fit, you can easily adjust the size by adding your desired length as you knit.

S I Z E S
0-3 months (3-6 months) 6-9 months (9-12 months) 1-2 years (2-4 years) Child (Teenager) Adult S (Adult M) Adult L

H E A D C I R C U M F E R E N C E
35 cm (41 cm) 43 cm (45 cm) 47 cm (50 cm) 52 cm (53 cm) 54 cm (57 cm) 59 cm / 13,75’’ (16,25’’) 17’’ (17,75’’) 18,5’’ (19,75’’) 20’’ (20,75’’) 21,25’’ (22,5’’) 23,25’’

G A U G E
17 sts x 34 rows = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4 inches in garter stitch after washing

S U G G E S T E D N E E D L E S
4,5 mm (US size 7) straight needles

Y A R N
30 (30) 40 (40) 40 (50) 60 (90) 100 (110) 120 grams of Aran weight yarn.
Suggested yarns:
Bingo from Lana Grossa (100 % Merino wool, 50 g = approx. 80 m / 87 yards);
Big Merino Hug from Rosy Green Wool (100 % Merino wool, 100 g = approx. 160 m / 175 yards);
Big Merino from DROPS (100 % Merino wool, 50 g = approx. 75 m / 82 yards).

Or 20 (20) 20 (30) 30 (40) 40 (50) 50 (60) 70 grams of
Merifine from We Are Knitters (100 % Merino Wool, 50 g = approx. 112 m / 122 yards).

Or 20 (20) 20 (30) 30 (30) 40 (40) 50 (50) 60 grams of
Double Soft Merino from Knitting for Olive (100 % Merino Wool, 50 g = approx. 125 m / 137 yards).

For this sample I used LANA GROSSA Bingo, colour number 732 - Khaki.