Around the neck or over the shoulders, Mad’s Gift is a lush cowl and an elegant wrap – wear it as you wish! The striped and dotted knits and purls of its Berry Ladder stitch pattern, an easily mastered 20-stitch by 20-row repeat, give it texture. Worked lengthwise, the dimensions of its grafted loop may be modified by row count or gauge to suit preferences of size or purpose. The short rows at its upper edge taper the neckline to create a smooth drape to the wider hem. You’ll find Mad’s Gift to be an engaging and quick knit – perfect for giving (or keeping!). Enjoy!

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Circumference: 44¾“/ 113.7 cm loop at hem and 31¼”/ 79.4 cm at neckline
Height: 13½“/ 34.3 cm

MATERIALS
Yarn
Shown in Trio by Brooks Farm Yarn (70% wool, 20% baby alpaca, 10% silk; 420 yds/ 166 m per 170g skein); 2 skeins, or for comparable yarn, approximately 590 yds/ 540 m.
Note that extra width may be added to this design by working additional 20-row repeat sets. Add about 40 yds/ 36 m for each additional 20-row set. I always have a little extra on-hand for swatching.

Needles
US7/ 4.5mm or size to obtain gauge
• 1 24”/ 60 cm circular or 1 pair straight

Notions
• Stitch markers
• Tapestry needle
• Waste yarn for Provisional Cast On

GAUGE (after blocking)
24 sts and 26.8 rows = 4”/ 10.2 cm in Berry Ladder stitch pattern

SKILLS REQUIRED
Provisional CO, short row shaping, Kitchener stitch with waste yarn for grafting, and blocking.

5 page pdf includes pattern instructions, photographs, description and chart for Berry Ladder stitch pattern, schematics, and definitions for relevant abbreviations.