Ribs with a Twist by Gwen Bortner

Ribs with a Twist

Knitting
April 2015
Aran (8 wpi) ?
31 stitches and 22 rows = 4 inches
in cabled rib
US 9 - 5.5 mm
100 - 300 yards (91 - 274 m)
Approximate length or circumference depending on style selected: 20” - 22” (43” - 45”, 66” - 68”)
English
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Start with the practicality of a simple ribbed fabric, add the undulating twists of cables, and what do you get? A perfect, luxurious, reversible fabric ready to become one of any number of accessories. Work it flat and you have a practical scarf. Graft the ends together and you have an easy-wearing infinity scarf. Add a half twist and you have a magical Mobius cowl. Choose one or make all three — how you twist your ribbing is up to you!

Finished Sizes
Each project uses the same stitch pattern. The finished length determines the quantity of yarn needed. Each project could be made in any length. Short (Medium, Long).
Approximate length or circumference depending on style selected: 20” - 22” (43” - 45”, 66” - 68”)

Yarn
Samples were made with Skacel Nimbus in solid colors Light Grey #426 (Cowl) and Dark Grey #425 (Mobius), and in Multi Color #27 (Scarf)
100 (200, 300) yds - Worsted/Aran weight

Needles
5.5 mm (US #9)
Second needle the same size or smaller for Infinity Scarf or Mobius only

Notions
Cable Needle
Tapestry Needle

Gauge
31 sts and 22 rows = 10 cm (4”) in Cabled Rib

Skills Required
• Familiarity with cables
• Familiarity with a provisional cast-on - Infinity Scarf or Mobius only
• Strong familiarity with working Kitchener stitch in pattern - Infinity Scarf or Mobius only

This pattern features written instructions for the stitch patterns, with additional video tutorials for using the Kitchener stitch to join in pattern.

This pattern is part of the Next Level Knit-Along: Find out more at EduKnit.com/NextLevel.