Bric-a-nic Basket Neck Warmer Hand Knitting Pattern PDF

Bric-a-nic Basket

Worked flat, short-ways. Knit to desired length.

Both sides are lovely: Brick paving on RS, with woven bands and slats on WS.

Established Beginner Skills: Knit, purl, slip, knit 2 together.

No buttonhole instructions are included – secure item with a shawl pin or removable pedestal buttons.

YARN

210 y (192 m) Light Worsted Weight

Sample Yarn: 

Malabrigo Rios in Marte

100% Merino Superwash (Plied)

210 y (192 m) 100 g

Sample Usage: 193 y (176 m) 92 g

NEEDLES AND NOTIONS

US 5 (3.75 mm) Needles

Or size that gets gauge/desired fabric.

Row Counter

Stitch Markers (4, 2 Edge + 2 Repeat)

Tapestry Needle

MEASUREMENTS

9.25” (23.5 cm) Wide by 25” (63.5) Long by 25” (63.5) Long

GAUGE

Gauge is not critical, but will affect size and yarn requirements.

Blocked Pattern Stitch 

21 stitches by 30 rows = 4” (10 cm) Square

Fabric to your liking is more important than exact gauge.

NOTES AND TIPS

A firm fabric with snug stitching will maximize, and better retain, dimension.

No button holes, close item with a shawl pin 

or pedestal buttons.