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Monterosso
Monterosso is a beautiful bandana cowl knit from the neck down. Featuring a blend of elegant stitches, this pattern includes both written and charted instructions.
SIZING
One Size:
- Neck circumference: 22” {56 cm}.
- Length along the front: 20” {51 cm}.
YARN
Sport (#2):
375-400 yards {343-366 meters}.
Note: My samples used less yardage (see below), but during testing all but one tester used between 375-400yds.
- Sample 1 used: 355 yards {325 meters} of Phildar Ecocoton (100% Cotton - 120 yards {110 m}/ 50g) in the colorway Aubergine.
- Sample 2 used: 325 yards {297 meters} of Lion Brand Truboo (100% Bamboo - 241 yards {220 m}/ 100g) in the colorway Tan. This sample used DK weight yarn instead of sport, and measured approximately 23” {58.5 cm} neck circumference and 18” {45.5 cm} long at the front.
NEEDLES
US 5 (3.75 mm) circular needles up to 24” {60 cm} in length.
Or size needed to match gauge.
Note: Half of my testers met gauge with a US 5, and the other half needed a US 6 (4 mm).
GAUGE
Wavy Rib (worked in the round)
20.5 sts / 31.5 rounds = 4” {10 cm}
Wavy Rib Stitch Pattern for Swatch
CO multiple of 8+5
Rounds 1-2: k1, p3, k4; repeat from to 5 sts: k1, p3, k1.
Round 3: k1, p1, yo, p2tog, k4; repeat from to 5 sts: k1, p1, yo, p2tog, k1.
Rounds 4-6: Work as round 1.
Rounds 7-8: k5, p3; repeat from to 5 sts: k5.
Round 9: k5, p1, yo, p2tog; repeat from to 5 sts: k5.
Rounds 10-12: Work as round 7.
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- First published: August 2024
- Page created: August 6, 2024
- Last updated: August 16, 2024 …
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