Amidships

Combining the shape of a classic middy blouse collar with textured fisherman-style stitch patterns, this nautical-inspired piece is designed as a playful alternative to a scarf or shawl. It can be layered under a jacket or worn over a sweater for added warmth without extra bulk. SIZE One size FINISHED MEASUREMENTS **Collar** **Back Width:** 14.25" / 36 cm. **Back Length, hem to back neck:** 8.75" / 22.25 cm. **Front Tie Length, back neck to tip:** 17.75" / 45 cm. **Ribbed Loop (optional)** **Circumference:** 3" / 7.5 cm. **Length:** 1.5" / 3.75 cm. MATERIALS **Yarn:** 1 skein of Sprite by Ritual Dyes (60% merino, 40% corriedale, 325 yds / 297 m – 100 g), in the colourway Chestnut. Or approx. 325 yds / 297 m of sport-weight yarn. Alternative yarn suggestions for example Vovo by Retrosaria or Cautiva by WoolDreamers. **Needles:** US 5 / 3.75 mm 32" / 80 cm circular needles. *Optional needles:* US 4 / 3.5 mm 32" / 80 cm circular needles for CO, US 6 / 4 mm DPNs for applied Slip St edge, and US 3 / 3.25 mm 32" / 80 cm circular needles or DPNs for ribbed loop. **Notions:** Stitch markers, cable needle, stitch holders or waste yarn. GAUGE 24 sts x 34 rows to 4" / 10 cm on US 5 / 3.75 mm needles in Basketweave St, after blocking. 42 sts x 40 rnds to 4" / 10 cm on US 3 / 3.25 mm needles in 1x1 Rib, after blocking. CONSTRUCTION The piece is worked flat from the back hem to the shoulders, then divided for the front ties. Stitches are bound off for the back neck, and the ties are worked separately while the remaining stitches are held aside. Integrated slipped-stitch edges continue from the back along the outer edges of the ties, while the inner edges are finished with garter stitch. Once both ties are complete, stitches are picked up along the inner edge to work an applied slipped-stitch edging. An optional ribbed loop band, worked in the round, can be added to hold the ties together when worn.