BeatBox by Shaina Bilow

BeatBox

Knitting
April 2020
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
18.5 stitches and 37 rows = 4 inches
in pattern stitch, blocked
US 6 - 4.0 mm
US 8 - 5.0 mm
400 yards (366 m)
One Size
English
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Experience Level: Advanced Beginner

BeatBox is a slip-stitch mosaic knit cowl with a mesmerizing geometric cube design. This bold design shows best in high-contrast colors.

Construction Details
The BeatBox cowl is worked in the round, using a mosaic knitting technique for the colorwork. Pattern is written as well as charted. A pattern row checklist is provided to help you keep track of the rounds.

Techniques Necessary
Cast on
Joining in the round
Knit and Purl
Slipping stitches purlwise with yarn in back
Bind off

Size options: One size

Finished Measurements: 24 circumference x 12.5 length

Yarn: 200 yards each of 2 colors of worsted weight (CYCA #4) yarn. Recommended: Yarn Snob A Wondrous Worsted (100% superwash merino wool, 218 yds / 100 g) 1 skein each of Happiness and Natural.

Gauge: 18.5 sts and 37 rounds = 4 in pattern stitch, blocked, using size needle to obtain gauge.

Needle: US 8 (5 mm) 24 circular needle or size needed for gauge, US 6 (4 mm) 24 circular needle or two sizes smaller than size needed for gauge. Adjust needle size as necessary to obtain correct gauge.

Additional materials: stitch marker, tapestry needle.