By Malabrigo
| Brand: | Malabrigo |
| Yarn Weight: | Super Bulky |
| Designer: | Jennifer Emslie |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Techniques and Construction: | Seamed, Worked Flat |
The Heights is a trendy cowl knit with one skein of Malabrigo Rasta, a super bulky, hand-dyed yarn that knits up in no time. Worked flat with a pattern of dropped stitches and garter stitch ridges, this fun design is simplicity itself.
Skill Level: EasyThe Heights is a drop-stitch cowl design created by Jennifer Emslie for Malabrigo Yarn. This is a circular cowl accessory with a finished circumference of 22 inches (56 centimeters) and a length of 14 inches (35.5 centimeters). The cowl is designed as an easy-level knitting project, making it accessible to beginners and intermediate knitters alike.
This cowl is constructed using two primary techniques: worked flat and seamed. The piece is knitted flat on straight needles rather than in the round, and the cast-on edge is then sewn to the bound-off edge to create the circular cowl shape. This construction method is straightforward and eliminates the need for circular needles or specialized equipment.
The Heights features a distinctive drop-stitch pattern that creates an open, textured fabric. The pattern repeat consists of five rows worked across 24 cast-on stitches:
This five-row pattern repeat is worked eight times total to achieve the finished length. The drop-stitch technique creates intentional holes and openwork in the fabric, giving the cowl a lacy, breathable quality while maintaining structural integrity.
The Heights is designed to be knitted with Rasta by Malabrigo yarn. One hank in colorway #866 Arco Iris is required, with each hank weighing 5.25 ounces (150 grams) and containing approximately 90 yards (83 meters) of yarn. The project calls for size 17 (12 millimeter) needles, or the size needed to obtain proper gauge.
The recommended gauge is 7 stitches and 7 rows over 4 inches (10 centimeters) when measured over the pattern stitch using size 17 (12.75 millimeter) needles. Checking gauge before beginning is essential to ensure the finished cowl meets the specified measurements.
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