Little Leaves Neck Warmer
by Beth Todd of BethToddCreatz.com Finished measurements Length: 15.5 [17.5] inches Width: approximately 3 inches Materials worsted weight yarn, approximately 70 yards US 8 (5 mm) straight needles tapestry needle two 3/4 inch buttons 2 safety pins
Gauge
Approximate: 2 leaf repeats across row (6 sts) = 1 inch 1 leaf repeat tall (6 rows) = 1 inch
Pattern notes
Gauge is approximate, just make sure it is close. The important measurement is the length of the neck warmer. Make sure to work it to the length you would like before working buttonholes. The nature of this stitch pattern will create shaped selvedges that will not be straight and will look like alternating scallops.
PATTERN Neck Warmer Cast on 13 stitches.
Row 1) [Right Side] - Purl across row. Row 2) Knit across row. Row 3) \* Work 3 stitches in 1 stitch as follows: in next stitch - knit without removing the stitch from the left needle, then purl and knit all in the same stitch, purl 1 \* ; repeat from \* to \*, ending with working 3 stitches in the last stitch. = 27 sts Row 4, 6, 8, 11) Purl 1, \* knit 1, purl 1 \*; repeat from \* to \* across row. = 27 sts Row 5, 10, 12, 14) Knit 1, \* purl 1, knit 1 \*; repeat from \* to \* across row. = 27 sts Row 7) Knit 3 stitches together, \* purl 1, knit 3 together; repeat from \* to \* across row. = 13 sts Row 9) Purl 1, \* work 3 stitches in 1 stitch as in Row 3, purl 1 \*; repeat from \* to \* across row. = 25 sts Row 13) Purl 1, \* knit 3 stitches together, purl 1 \*; repeat from \* to \* across row. = 13 sts Repeat Rows 3 through 14 seven times [eight times]. = 14 'leaves'[16'leaves']
Buttonhole band
Row 1) [Right Side] - Purl across row. = 13 sts Row 2) Knit 5, bind off last st just knitted, knit 6, bind off last st just knitted, knit 2. = (3 sts, space, 5 sts, space, 3 sts) Row 3) Knit 3, cast on 2, knit 5, cast on 2, knit 3. = 15 sts Row 4) Bind off all sts. Fasten off and weave in ends.
FINISHING Buttons
Lay the finished neck warmer down wrong side up. Next, fold the two ends to the center and overlap by placing the buttonhole band over the other band. Mark where the buttons should match up to the buttonholes by pinning the safety pins. Sew the buttons in place using tapestry needle and a strand of the yarn. If the holes in the buttons are not large enough for the tapestry needle, use matching sewing thread and needle. Enjoy wearing your neck warmer! 201o Beth Todd--You may sell neck warmers but not the pattern, pleasecreditBeth Todd as thedesigner. This original design and pattern are copyright protected but I do give my permission for purchasers of this pattern to sell items made using this pattern,and request that you credit me,Beth Todd,as the designer in your description andlisting information. You may not copy, sell, share, or reproduce the pattern, photos or design without my permission. Thank you for respecting my hard work! Beth Todd, Designer, http://BethToddCreatz.com
