Maremma by Norah Gaughan

Maremma

Knitting
September 2019
DK (11 wpi) ?
22 stitches and 35 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch, after blocking
US 6 - 4.0 mm
1045 - 1208 yards (956 - 1105 m)
Scarf; Stole
English
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Simple cables slope and intertwine across Maremma, a luxurious and stunning accessory. Choose from two versions: knit a stole-sized Maremma in chunky weight Quarry yarn for decadent, yet lightweight, coziness. Or, make a scarf in DK weight Arbor for lovely stitch definition and a perfect balance of bounce and drape.

Please note: the stitch patterns for this garment are charted only.


Construction

The stole and scarf are worked flat from end to end.

Yarn

Chunky Version (Stole):

  • 7 skeins Brooklyn Tweed Quarry (100% American Targhee-Columbia Wool; 200 yards/100 grams)
  • Photographed in colors Gypsum and Citrine

DK Version (Scarf):

  • 8 skeins Brooklyn Tweed Arbor (100% American Targhee Wool; 145 yards/50 grams)
  • Photographed in colors Sashiko and Mesa

Yardage

Chunky Version (Stole):

  • 1208 total yards of chunky weight wool yarn

DK Version (Scarf):

  • 1045 total yards of DK weight wool yarn

Gauge

Chunky Version (Stole):

  • 13 stitches & 20 rows = 4” in stockinette stitch, after blocking
  • 18 stitches & 20 rows = 4” over charts A/C/E/F

DK Version (Scarf ):

  • 22 stitches & 35 rows = 4” in stockinette stitch, after blocking
  • 35 stitches & 35 rows = 4” over charts A/C/E/F

Needles

Chunky Version (Stole):

  • One pair of straight needles or a 32” circular needle in size needed to obtain gauge listed
  • Suggested Size: 6.5 mm (US 10½)

DK Version (Scarf):

  • One pair of straight needles or a 24” circular needle in size needed to obtain gauge listed
  • Suggested Size: 4 mm (US 6)

Finished Dimensions

  • Chunky Version (Stole): 20" [51 cm] wide; 79½" [202 cm] long
  • DK Version (Scarf): 10" [25.5 cm] wide; 73" [185.5 cm] long

Tutorials for all special techniques listed below are included in the pattern:

  • Long-Tail Cast On
  • Sewn Bind Off (Elizabeth Zimmermann’s method)

Skill Level

  • 3 out of 5: Intermediate