This design is practical, yet stylish and easy to work up. The neck warmer is shaped through a change in needle size, to create the gentle shoulder flare.
The wrist warmers are in 2 sizes and shaped with a thumb gusset. The fan stitch crochet edging softens the vertical lines and adds femininity.
This design was originally sampled in hand-dyed Targhee wool and cashmere yarns. As these yarns are no longer available, I wanted to re-sample the design in Cascade Yarns beautiful new Cloud and Eco Cloud yarns.
These yarns are very soft, yet, due to their cabled structure, give a slightly terrycloth-like fabric.
The neck warmer is in one size, and the wrist warmers are offered in two sizes. One hank makes the set what a great way to have luxury accessories on a budget, and be able to make sets as gifts!
Finished Dimensions:
Neck Warmer
Width at Neck: 16"
Width at Lower Edge: 18"
Depth: 6"
Wrist Warmer Size P-S / M-L
Circumference at Wrist: 5.5 / 6.75"
Circumference at Knuckles: 8.25 / 9.6"
Length: 6.5"
24" or longer US size 9 (5.5 mm), 10 (6 mm) and 10.5 (6.5 mm) circular needles (ckns)
US size 9 (5.5 mm) double pointed needles (dpns)
US size H (5 mm) crochet hook
Gauges:
18 sts and 26 rows = 4" (10 cm) in Stockinette Stitch. 12 sts (2 reps) = 2.75" in Twin Rib, using size 9 ndls, or size to give gauge.
To save time, take time to check gauge.
