Siri Neck

Siri Neck is a simple neck in moss stitch with three cables on the front and back piece. The neck is easy and enjoyable to knit and furthermore it is a beautiful extra layer under your coat. Measurements Width: approx. 30 cm [12”] Length: approx. 33 cm [13”] Yarn and yarn quantity, cream Sandnes Garn Alpakka Ull (60% alpaca, 40% wool, 50 g = 100 m) held together with 2 strands of Sandnes Garn Alpakka Følgetråd (100% alpaca, 50 g = 400 m). Alpakka Ull: 150 g col. 2321 Alpakka Følgetråd: 100 g col. 2321* Yarn and yarn quantity, bordeaux Lang Carpe Diem (70% wool, 30% alpaca, 50 g = 90 m) held together with Lang Lace (58% mohair, 32% silk, 25 g = 310 m). Carpe Diem: 200 g col. 0264 Lace: 25 g col. 062 Recommended needles, cream Needle 5 og 6 mm [US8 and US10]. Circular needle 5 mm, 40 cm [US8, 16”] for the neckline. Recommended needles, bordeaux Needles 6 og 7 mm [US10 and US10.5]. Circular needle 6 mm, 40 cm [US10, 16”] for the neckline. Gauge Cream: 15 sts x approx. 22 rows in moss stitch = 10 x 10 cm on 6 mm needles [4 x 4” on US10 needles]. Knitted in 3 strands of yarn: 1 strand of Alpakka Ull and 2 strands of Alpakka Følgetråd*. *The 2 strands of Alpakka Følgetråd can be replaced by 1 strand of Tynn Silk Mohair. You will need approx. 35 g Tynn Silk Mohair. Bordeaux: 15 sts x approx. 22 rows in moss stitch = 10 x 10 cm on 7 mm needles [4 x 4” on US10.5 needles]. Knitted in 2 strands of yarn, 1 strand of Carpe Diem and 1 strand of Lace. Construction Siri Neck is worked in one piece. Start with the ribbing on the front piece and work until the beginning of the neckline. The shoulders are worked separately. Then stitches are cast on between the two shoulder parts and the backside is then worked. The neckline is knitted at last. All rows in pattern are charted.