A pattern by Melissa "Missa" Hills (midnight knitter) This pattern was"thought ${\mathsf{u p^{\prime\prime}}}$ as a need to cover the area that is subject to cold when you're wearing a v-neck. There is not much bulk at the back of the neck, unlike a traditional chunky scarf.
Materials:
Large wrap $(32^{\prime\prime}\times7^{\prime\prime})$ : 2 balls Loop-d-Loop Granite or Small wrap $(24^{\prime\prime}\times4.5^{\prime\prime})$ : 1 ball S.Charles Karma Needles for Large wrap: US 13 Needles for Small wrap: Us 10.5
Gauge:
Large: 3.5 sts $\mathbf{\omega}=\mathbf{\omega}1^{\prime\prime}$ on US 13 in stockinette Small: 4.5 sts ${\bf\omega}={\bf\omega}1{\bf\omega}^{\prime\prime}$ on US 10.5 in stockinette
Abbreviations:
$\mathsf{k}=$ knit $\mathsf{p}=$ purl $\mathsf{s t}(\mathsf{s})=$ stitch(es) $\mathsf{k2t o g=}$ knit 2 sts together ssk $=$ slip 2 stitches as if to knit, then knit those 2 stitchestogether $[\;]=$ repeatbetweenbrackets moss stitch (worked over an even number of sts) $=$ RS rows: [K1, p1] to end. WS rows: [P1, k1] to end. Repeat these 2 rows for moss stitch. NOTE: Directions are given for the large wrap (with Granite yarn). There are only two places, noted in bold type, in which the number of rows is different for the small wrap (with Karma yarn).
Instructions:
Cast on 26 sts. Work moss stitch for 5 rows Next row (RS): 4 sts moss, k 18 sts, 4 sts moss Next row (Ws): 4 sts moss, p 18 sts, 4 sts moss Repeat above 2 rows Then work short rows as follows,: RS: 4 sts moss, k 15, turn WS: p across to last 4, 4 sts moss RS: 4 sts moss, k 12, turn WS: p across to last 4, 4 sts moss RS: 4 sts moss, k 9, turn WS: p across to last 4, 4 sts moss RS: 4 sts moss, k 6 turn WS: p across to last 4, 4 sts moss RS: 4 sts moss,k 3 turn WS: p across to last 4, 4 sts moss RS: 4 sts moss, [k2, sl 1] to last 7 sts, k 3, 4 sts moss WS: 4 sts moss. p 18 sts. 4 sts moss -Continue with 4 sts moss stitch on both edges and stockinette in the middle 18 sts for another 4 rows. -Repeat short rows section above. -Continue with 4 sts moss stitch on both edges and stockinette in the middle 18 sts for another 4 rows. Next row (RS): 4 sts moss, [k 2, ssk] to last 6 sts, k2, 4 sts moss Next row (WS): 4 sts moss, p 14, 4 sts moss Next row (RS): 4 sts moss, k 14, 4 sts moss Next row (WS): 4 sts moss, p 14, 4 sts moss Next row (RS): 4 sts moss, [k 2, ssk] to last 6 sts, k2, 4 sts moss Next row (WS): 4 sts moss, p 11, 4 sts moss -Continue with 4 sts moss stitch on both edges and stockinetteinthemiddle11stsforanother20 rows. Then work short rows as follows,: RS: 4 sts moss, k 8, turn WS: p across to last 4, 4 sts moss RS: 4 sts moss, k 5, turn WS: p across to last 4, 4 sts moss RS: 4 sts moss, k 2, turn WS: p2, 4 sts moss RS: 4 sts moss, k1, sl 1, [k2, sl 1] to last 7 sts, k 3, 4 sts moss WS: 4 sts moss, p 11 sts, 4 sts moss
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-Continue with 4 sts moss stitch on both edges and stockinette in the middle 11 sts for another 4 rows (10 rows for small wrap). Next row (RS): 4 sts moss, ssk, k 7, k2tog, 4 sts moss Next row (wS): 4 sts moss, p 9, 4 sts moss Next row (RS): 4 sts moss, ssk, k 5, k2tog, 4 sts moss Next row (WS): 4 sts moss, p 7, 4 sts moss Then work short rows as follows,: RS: 4 sts moss, k 5, turn WS: p across to last 4, 4 sts moss RS: 4 sts moss, k 3, turn WS: p across to last 4, 4 sts moss RS: 4 sts moss, k 1, turn WS: p 1,4 sts moss RS: 4 sts moss, [sl $1,\textsf{k1}$ to last 5 sts, k 1, 4 sts moss -Continue with 4 sts moss stitch on both edges and stockinette in the middle 7 sts for another 3 rows. -Repeat short rows section above -Continue with 4 sts moss stitch on both edges and stockinette in the middle 7 sts for another 2 rows (20 rows for small wrap, or longer if you desire). -Work moss stitch for 5 rows -Bind off in moss stitch and weave ends
and Enjoy!
Here is the small version, knit with Karma yarn. This is a great pattern to learn short row shaping! It is not exactly a traditional short row shaping technique, more of a beginner knitter introduction to the benefits of "short rows". There are no slipped stitches in this pattern, just turning the work as desired.
Purchase the Granite (grey) yarn at kpixie.com!
The wrap can be secured in the front with a bamboo "pin" or any other type of pin, which then makes the large flap in the front "fold-over" at the neck.
