Materials
80 yds of Malabrigo Angora in Bobby Blue US 8 (5mm) straight (14") or circular needles One snap Coordinating thread and sewing needle Tapestry Needle (for weaving ends) Gauge 15 sts/22 rows $=4^{\circ}$ in Stockinette Schematic
Abbreviations
k knit k2tog knit 2 together p purl RS right side ssk sl 2 sts as if to k, then k together through back loops st(s) stitch(es) Pattern CO 84 sts. P1 row. Row 1 (RS): k1, ssk, k to 3 sts before end, k2tog, k1 Row 2: p all sts Repeat last 2 rows 16 times more or until piece measures 6.25". On next RS row, bind off all sts and weave in ends. You will now have a trapezoid measuring $22.5^{\circ}$ on the bottom and about $13.25^{\circ}$ on the top. Wrap the knitted piece around your neck and adjust tightness as desired. Measure length of ends to where they overlap and mark. With leftover yarn and tapestry needle, gather ends by lacing yarn through, pulling tight, then wrapping yarn around once or twice. Fasten and weave in ends.
With sewing needle and thread, sew snaps in middle of gathering, with one half on the top (knit side) and one half on the bottom (purl side). Block as desired.
