Mad's Gift

Around the neck or over the shoulders, Mad's Gift is a lush cowl and an elegant wrap – wear it as you wish! The striped and dotted knits and purls of its Berry Ladder stitch pattern, an easily mastered 20-stitch by 20-row repeat, give it texture. Worked lengthwise, the dimensions of its grafted loop may be modified by row count or gauge to suit preferences of size or purpose. The short rows at its upper edge taper the neckline to create a smooth drape to the wider hem. You'll find Mad's Gift to be an engaging and quick knit – perfect for giving (or keeping!). Enjoy!

Skills required: Provisional CO, short row shaping, Kitchener stitch with waste yarn for grafting, and blocking.

5 page pdf includes pattern instructions, photographs, description and chart for Berry Ladder stitch pattern, schematics, and definitions for relevant abbreviations.