Casual Necks is a crescent shaped shawlette that features a simple left and right, six stitch cable at the bottom edge and an i- cord cast off. The cabled edge and i-cord cast off are worked in a contrast colour – however, a one colour option would work just as well, but be sure to factor in the yarn amounts.
The main body of Casual Necks comes with two options; there is a Garter stitch option and a ‘faux’ rib option. The ‘faux’ rib option includes instructions to work the piece in two depths.
It’s a quick and easy knit, with just enough interest. It could well be the ideal project for those wishing to try out basic cabling, German Short Rows and working an i-cord cast off.

Materials – Garter Version
DK weight yarn
MC: 265 mtrs/290yds
CC: 100mtrs/109yds
(samples made using a variety of different yarns)

Needles
3.75 mm (US 4) 40” circular needle; or size needed to obtain tension. Circular needle is used in order to accommodate large number of stitches.

Materials – Faux Rib Version
DK weight yarn
MC: 140 (265) mtrs/153 (290)yds
CC: 100mtrs/109yds
(samples made used a variety of different yarns)

Needles
3.75 mm (US 4) 40” circular needle; or size needed to obtain tension. Circular needle is used in order to accommodate large number of stitches.

Notions
Stitch markers (optional – to mark each pattern repeat)
Cable needle
Tapestry Needle