FIGGLES

**FIGGLES Neck Warmer** A wearable fidget/ sensory toy. Soothing to knit, soothing to wear. It's really fun to play with – Squishy, stretchy, wiggly, foldy, flip-able and reversible. Worked in the round. Bottom up / top down are the same. Pattern is written in US English with line by line (abbreviated) instructions. Create a wiggly stripe of Reverse Stockinette in a contrast color by alternating surrounding Ribbing placements. Established Beginner Skills: Work in the round, knit, purl, pick up and purl 1 (once). No blocking needed – dry cleaning recommended. See it in action [Texture Tour YouTube Video Link][1] 3 Adult sizes given, and easily modified. **YARN** **Light Worsted Weight Yarn 178 y (163 m) 85 g Main Color 31 y (28 m) 15 g Contrast Color** For the 140 Stitch CO Size 120 Stitch (Multi and White) Sample Malabrigo Washted MC: Arco Baleno & CC: Natural 100% Merino Superwash (single ply) 210 y (192 m) per 100 g 130 Stitch (Multi and Aqua) Sample Malabrigo Rios MC: Liquid Ambar & CC: Reflecting Pool 100% Merino Superwash (Plied) 210 y (192 m) 100 g 140 Stitch (Gray and Rust) Sample Malabrigo Rios MC: Gris & CC: Marte **NEEDLES AND NOTIONS** US 5 (3.75 mm) Circular Needles 16” (40 cm) Long Or size that gets gauge/desired fabric. Row Counter Stitch Marker Tapestry Needle **MEASUREMENTS** 120 Stitch (Multi and White) Sample 6” (15.25 cm) Across at Wiggles by 6.5” (16.45 cm) Tall 8.25” (21 cm) Diameter, while in a flattened circle. 130 Stitch (Multi and Aqua) Sample 6.5” (16.5 cm) Across at Wiggles by 6.5” (16.5 cm) Tall 8.5” (21.6 cm) Diameter, while in a flattened circle. 140 Stitch (Gray and Rust) 6.5” (16.5 cm) Across at Wiggles by 6.5” (16.5 cm) Tall 8.75” (22.2 cm) Diameter, while in a flattened circle. Excluding Diameter, measurements are taken flat with the item relaxed. The depth of the folds, wiggles and the negative ease make exact measurements difficult. **GAUGE** Gauge is not critical, but will affect size and yarn requirements. Unblocked Stockinette Stitch 20 stitches by 32 Rounds = 4” (10 cm) Square This gauge provided for yarn and needle pairing and for usage considerations. It is difficult to get an accurate gauge in-pattern due to the depth of texture. Fabric to your liking is more important than exact gauge. [1]: https://youtu.be/M4-Uio27aPU