The project itself took me about three months to make---and no, it does not normally take that long (or it shouldn't). I was just a bit lazy about the whole thing because I knew I had time on my side. In truth, it should not take any longer than a weekend or two, which is why I love it. This little number is cute, easy to knit and will keep your neck super warm. If you're anything like me then you may not like bulky winter clothes or accessories, yet always feel cold.
If I had more time I would have designed my own project for the Gala. I enjoy coming up with unique projects. Unfortunately, I've been juggling way too many things over the last few months, and I really wanted to donate something because Sistering is a great organization. I've included the pattern below and the link where I got the pattern. I've included the link because I made a few alternations, using slightly smaller needles and a different type of yarn for my project. It was a very easy pattern to do and I must say quite chic. Let me know what you think. Enjoy!
MATERIALS (I used)
1 ball of Patons Decor in Pale New Lilac (87308)
Size US 5 (3.75mm) needles
4 Buttons of choice
Cable Needle
ABBREVIATIONS
k knit
p purl
CO cast on
BO bind off
C2F place 2 stitches on cable needle and hold to front of work, knit 2 stitches from left needle, then knit two stitches from cable needle.
PATTERN
CO 50 stitches.
Row 1 (ws): k2, *p4, k2*
Row 2 (rs): p2, *k4, p2*
Row 3 (ws): k2, *p4, k2*
Row 4 (rs): p2, *k4, p2*
Row 5 (ws): k2, *p4, k2*
Row 6 (rs): p2, *c2f, p2*
Repeat rows 1-6 until work measures 22 inches, ending with Row 5.
Buttonhole rows:
Row 1: p2, k4, *BO 2, k3, p2, k4* rep from *to* to last 8 stitches, BO 2, k3, p2
Row 2: k2, p4, *CO 2, p4, k2, p4* rep from *to* to last 6 stitches, CO 2, p4, k2
Continue in rib pattern for 1.5 inchs.
Bind off in purl, weave in ends.
Sew on buttons 3 inches from cast on edge.
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