Torrid by Alia Luria

Torrid

Knitting
June 2023
Sport (12 wpi) ?
20 stitches = 4 inches
in twisted rib
US 3 - 3.25 mm
130 - 140 yards (119 - 128 m)
One (but can be adjusted)
English
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Torrid is kind of a cowl but also kind of not. Knit in a one-by-one twisted rib, it’s more as if a dickie and a statement necklace had a whirlwind affair. Designed to sit very close to the neck and chest, this garment can be worn over or under shirts and jackets to add neck warmth without bulk. Torrid is finished with a frilly cast on along the neck that mirrors the picot bind off used at the bottom of the piece. Knit with only 130 yards or 120 m of Madelinetosh Pashmina yarn, Torrid has warmth and softness around the neck with the drape that a touch of silk adds.

DIMENSIONS

15” (36cm) neck circumference, 38” (98 cm) bottom opening, and depth of 10” (24 cm).

YARN

130 yards (120m) of fingering or sport weight yarn in a wool, silk, cashmere blend, or other blend with extra drape. Can be knit in any weight yarn with modifications
Sample was knit with Madelinetosh Pashmina (75% SW merino / 15% cashmere / 10% silk) in Nassau Blue color way. The sample used one 360 yard (329m) skein.

NEEDLES

US 3 (3.25 mm) circular needles with either a 16” cord or magic loop method, or size required to obtain gauge.

YARN
130 yards (120m) of fingering or sport weight yarn in a wool, silk, cashmere blend, or other blend with extra drape. Can be knit in any weight yarn with modifications
Sample was knit with Madelinetosh Pashmina (75% SW merino / 15% cashmere / 10% silk) in Nassau Blue color way. The sample used one 360 yard (329m) skein.

NOTIONS

3 stitch markers, one distinct for BOR
tapestry needle
blocking materials

GAUGE

20 stitches = 4” (10cm) in twisted rib in the round, blocked.
Gauge isn’t crucial for this project, but variations will affect yardage and final measurements around the neck

TECHNIQUES

Frilly Cast On
Twisted Rib
Picot Bind Off
Knitting in the Round