Midwinter Neckwarmer

**Das Strickmuster für den Midwinter Neckwarmer (Mittwinter Halswärmer) gibt es jetzt auch auf Deutsch. In addition to English, the Midwinter Neckwarmer pattern is now available in German.** As my husband and I like to be out in the nature almost every day, doing endurance sports (mostly running and mountainbiking) in all seasons and weather conditions, functional tube shaped neckwarmers are absolutely essential and appreciated accessories. Around midwinter I suddenly had an idea for a similar close fitting neckwarmer but made from cosy and soft wool. The pattern reminds me not only of the light coming back after the darkest winter days, but also that everything you overcome in life makes you richer in every way. **This pattern includes** a **chart** **step for step written instructions** as well as **instructions for working a stretchy, invisible Tubular Cast On resp. Bind Off** **links to video tutorials** explaining these CO and BO techniques **Sizes** One size Adjustable by adding a pattern repeat, resp. adding / removing rows **Finished Size** Length - 30 cm / 12" Circumference - 52.5 cm / 20.5" **Yarn** Fingering / sock weight yarn - e.g. Runningyarns Soft Sockyarn 80% extrafine merino / 20% polyamide 100 g = 400 m / 437 yds Sample Neckwarmer uses approx. 85 g (340 m / 370 yards) MC / Color A (Night Blue) - approx. 45 g (180 m / 197 yards) CC / Color B (Off White) - approx. 40 g (160 m / 175 yards) **Gauge** 32 sts x 34 rnds 10 cm / 4” on needles 2.75-3.0 mm (US 2-2.5) Colorwork after blocking **Needles** Circular needles 2.5 mm (US 1.5) and 2.75-3.00 mm (US 2-2.5) depending on gauge You will find links to video tutorials explaining the special techniques: Tubular Cast On, Tubular Bind Off or Invisible Ribbed Bind Off Feel free to use the tags #midwinterneckwarmer and #runningyarn on Instagram to share your work and finished neckwarmer!