Some stitch patterns simply call upon you and beg to be knitted. And some yarns do that too! With the Amphora cowl, I had two such cases, a stitch pattern and a skein, and they were made for each other. I added one variation of the stitch pattern to complete the mix, and so was the Amphora cowl born. The main focus of the cowl lies in the play of lines formed by the decreases.
Amphora is a quick knit, perfect for that lonely single skein longing in your stash. So knit it for yourself or as a gift (or one of each!) and wrap your neck in stylish comfort!

Yarn
Malabrigo Rios (Worsted; 100% Merino wool; 192 meters / 210 yards per 100 grams); 1 skein; sample uses 92 grams in colour 841 Tranquilo

Needles
4.5 mm (US size 7) 80 cm / 32 inches circular needle or size to obtain gauge.

Gauge
17 stitches and 23 rows = 10 cm / 4 inches in Stockinette stitch, unblocked.
13.33 stitches and 24 rows = 10 cm / 4 inches in stitch pattern B, blocked.
12 sts and 12 rows = 9 cm / 3.5 inches wide and 5 cm / 2 inches tall over one repeat of stitch Pattern B, blocked.
Note: obtaining the gauge given is not crucial but will affect the finished size and the yardage needed.

Notions
Stitch markers: 1 in colour A (beginning of round marker), 9 in colour B (optional). Tapestry needle. Blocking pins.

Size
One; easily customisable.

Final Measurements
Circumference (c) 82 cm / 32.25 inches, height (h) 30 cm / 11.75 inches.

Skill level
Basic stitches, increases, decreases. Repetitive, easy to memorise stitch patterns. Elastic BO (video tutorial given). Video tutorials are provided for the stitches and techniques used.

Pattern notes
This pattern is worked in the round. Suggestions are given to customise the pattern.
Charts and written instructions are provided as well as clear video tutorials for the used stitches.

Pattern support
For questions about this pattern, please PM me on Ravelry or send me an email. Contact details are provided.

Thank you note
I’d like to send a big thank you to my truly awesome test knitters on Ravelry: AmeValeska, countess, gabidond, Sieneke49, Teenuh.
Thanks a lot for your time and dedication, for helping me make this pattern even better and for showing how the pattern would look like with different yarns!

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