Misaka
by Sashka Macievich
Arboles is a cozy cowl that works up quickly. Using less than 50 grams of two different coloured yarns this is perfect stash busting project. This cowl is knit in the round and features slipped stitch pattern bordered by an interesting textured ribbing variation.
Finished Size:
7inches circumference by7 inches long/68.5 cm circumference by 18 cm long
Materials:
Malabrigo-Finito-50gr-200 yds/185 m Main Colour (MC)-063 Natural-1 skein Contrast Colour (CC)-064 Chispas - 1 skein Note-1 used approximately 30 grams of each colour. US size 2.5 [3.00 mm] circular knitting needles 16" /40 cm long or sizerequired to obtaincorrect gauge US size 5 [3.75 mm] circular knitting needles 16"/40cm or needles 2-3 sizes larger Stitch Markers-2 Yarn needle for sewing in ends
Gauge:
20sts and32rows=4inches/10 cminstockinette stitch. Although gauge is not critical in thispattern the border stitches use more stitches on larger needles than the slip stitch pattern. Once gauge is obtained over the pattern stitches it is important to use a needle 2-3 sizes larger for the border. 2013, Sshka Macievich. Al rights reserved. This pattern is intended for personal use only. This pattern may not be . sold or copied without written permission from the designer. Items made from this pattern may be sold.
Abbreviations
St(s): stitch(es) K:Knit P:Purl K2tog:Knittwo sts together Kfb:Knitinto thefrontandbackofst Ssk:slip1stitch,slip 1stitch,knitbothstitchestogether Sl: slip Yo:yarn over needle M1: make one st by lifting the bar between the next st and k through the back loop Psso:pass slipped stitch over Rep:repeat Rnd:Round Pm:place marker Rm:remove marker MC:Main colour CC:Contrast colour
Cowl:
Using larger needle and MC cast on 216 sts using long tail or other stretchy cast on. Place marker and join in round taking care not to twiststitches.
Border:
Setup Rnd: \*P1, k1; rep from \* to end of rnd. Rnd 1: \*p1, k1; rep from \* to end of round. Rnd 2: \*P1, sl1, kfb, k1, psso 3 sts; rep from \* to end of rnd. Rnd 3: \*P1, k1; rep from \* to last 2 sts, pm. (Indicates new beginning of rnd) Rnd 4: P1, sl1, rm, kfb, k1, psso 3 sts, \*p1, sl1, kfb, k1, psso 3 sts; rep from \* to end of rnd. Repeat Rnds3& 4 four more times. Next Rnd: K1, k2tog, \*k3, k2tog, k2, k2tog; rep from \* to last 6 sts, k3, k2tog, k1.168 sts Change to smaller needles. Next Rnd: Knit.
Slipped Stitch Section:
Note in this section the MC and CC are used -carry the colour not in uselooselybehindwork. All stitches are slipped with the yarn in the back. Rnd 1 (MC): \*(k1, yo, k1) in next st, k3; rep from \* to end of rnd. Rnd 2 (CC): \* Sl3, k3; rep from \* to end of rnd, rm, s1, pm. (Indicates new beginning of rnd) Rnd 3 (CC): Sl1, ssk, k1, \*k2tog, sl1, ssk, k1; rep from \* to last 2 sts, k2tog. Rnd 4 (MC): K2, sl1, \*k3, sl1; rep from \* to last st, k1. Rnd 5 (MC): K2, \*(k1, yo, k1) in next st, k3; rep from \* to last 2 sts, (k1, yo, k1) in next st, k1. Rnd 6 (CC): K2, sl3, \*k3, sl3; rep from \* to last st, k1. Rnd 7 (CC): \*K1, k2tog, sl1, ssk; rep from \* to end of rnd. Rnd 8 (MC): \*S1, k3; rep from \* to end of rnd. Repeat Rnds 1-8 six more times or until approximately 2 inches less than desired width is reached. Break off MC leaving a tail long enough to weave in. Change tolarger needles. Next Rnd (CC): K2, m1, \*k4, m1, k3, m1; rep from \* to last 5 sts, k4, m1, k1.216 sts
Border:
Rnd 1: \*P1, k1; rep from \* to end of round. Rnd 2: \*P1, sl1, kfb, k1, psso 3 sts; \* rep from \* to end of rnd. Rnd 3: \*P1, k1; rep from \* to last 2 sts, pm. (Indicates new beginning of rnd) Rnd 4: P1, sl1, rm, kfb, k1, psso 3 sts, \*p1, sl1, kfb, k1, psso 3 sts; \* rep from \* to end of rnd. Repeat Rnds 3 & 4 four more times. Next Rnd:\*P1,k1;rep from \*to end of round. Finishing: Bind off loosely.
A bit about Sashka
Sashka lives with her husband in a small community in Northern British Columbia. Creating all her life and knitting since a child she covets all things fibery. When not knitting, spinning, dyeing, or designing she dabbles in sleeping eating, and working to pay the bills. She loves good friends, coffee, chocolate, cheese, wine, and obscure mystery novels (not always in that order). You can find her designs on Ravelry - SashkaRC.
