Free Pattern – Ribbed Neckwarmer
Posted in Knitting, Pattern, Spinning on 03/17/2009 10:58 am by kiriko
This is a super simple pattern that is perfect for using up small amounts of bulky thick and thin handspun yarn. I used 30yds of a two ply that I had spun from a pile of scraps of various rovings, but if you don’t spin you would also get great results from a super bulky commercial yarn like Malabrigo Aquarella or Collinette Point 5.
This is so easy to that it hardly warrants a formal pattern! Here’s what you do:
•With US 15 needles, cast on 11 stitches. You can make it wider if you want, just make sure you have an odd number of stitches.
•K1, p1 and repeat this pattern across, ending with k1.
•Turn work and p1, k1 across, ending with p1.
•Repeat these two rows until your neckwarmer measures about 16 or 17 inches long, then bind off in pattern.
•Sew two buttons on one end of the neckwarmer. I used two different sizes of buttons for an assymetrical look. No need for buttons holes or loops – just use the space between the stitches as the button hole. My largest button is almost 1.5″ in diameter, and it still fits between the stitches.
•Wrap around your neck, button, and prepare to receive compliments!
03/17/2009 at 4:02 pm
Very nice. I like the look of the different weight of the yarns.
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kiriko Reply:
March 18th, 2009 at 7:44 pm
Thanks! It’s fun to spin the yarn at different weight, too. It goes really fast. :)
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03/17/2009 at 5:13 pm
Aw, cute!!
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kiriko Reply:
March 18th, 2009 at 7:44 pm
I KNOW. I didn’t think I could wear it but I can and it’s cute and I’m keeping it.
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01/11/2010 at 11:26 am
I am a beginner knitter and recently purchased some Malabrigo Aquarella. I had intentions to make a scarf. I made the scarf twice with 2 different sizes of needles (9 & 12.5mm) only to have the scarf curl at the ends. I did it in the stocking stitch and needed a new pattern since this wasn’t going to work. I found your pattern and made it this weekend. It turned out awesome! Thanks for posting this pattern!
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02/22/2010 at 8:32 am
Thanks so much for the pattern. I did a specific search on Ravelry for super bulky, 0-30 yards and knitting and your pattern popped up. It is perfect for the super crazy bulky alpaca yarn that I spun myself. Thanks so much for the inspiration! I am going to link your pattern when I finish so others can share the craziness.
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