Dapper Spruce is a tube cowl using 3 colours of sport weight yarn. It consists of stripes with the possibility to work the 1-row stripes in helical knitting (though this is optional). The textured pattern is simple but looks complex. It uses twist stitches, so no cable needle is needed. Available exclusively within Neat Knitting Techniques: Creating a perfect finish by Jo Shaw. The names of all the books are connected to the “neat” theme of the title.

RECOMMENDED YARN

3 colours of sport weight yarn.

MC: 280m (307 yds)
CC1: 236m (259 yds)
CC2: 242m (265 yds)

YARN USED

Fyberspates Stolen Stitches Nua Sport
(50g; 140m (153yds); 60% Merino Wool, 20% Yak, 20% Linen) sport weight;
MC - 9810 Kitten Fluff; Light Grey; 280m; 307yds
CC1 - 9812 Cafe Flamingo; Magenta; 236m; 259yds
CC2 - 9809 August Storms; Dark Grey; 242m; 265yds

SIZE

One size. Circumference = 42cm (16½”). Length = 137cm (54”)

GAUGE

22 stitches by 30 rounds = 10cm (4”) in stocking stitch.
24 stitches by 36 rounds = 10cm (4”) in pattern. Check your gauge.

NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES

4 mm (US Size 6) - 40cm (16in) circular needles; or size to obtain gauge
Stitch markers x 7
Darning needle

TECHNIQUES USED IN THE PATTERN:

• Knit

• Purl

• Increases (m1l)

• Decreases (k2tog)

• Twist stitches (LT, RT)

  Tutorials available for the following techniques but not available directly in the pattern.

• Provisional cast-on 

• Grafting 

• Optional - Helical knitting

The pattern has been professionally tech edited and test knitted.