Adaria

**Meet Your New Favourite Cast-on** Every so often, a project comes along that is pure knitting bliss from cast-on to bind-off. Adaria is exactly that—a luxurious, reversible cowl designed to showcase the magical alchemy of fibre blending. Adaria is a study in beautiful contrasts. By holding two distinct yarns together—a lace-weight silk or wool and a whisper-soft silk-mohair—you will create a sophisticated accessory with an exquisite drape and a subtle, complex texture. It is the ultimate piece of wearable luxury that feels like an everyday indulgence. **Why You’ll Love Knitting (and Wearing) Adaria** *The Magic of One Simple Stitch Pattern, Two Moods:* This straightforward pattern features a simple four-stitch, four-row repeat that pulls off a brilliant magic trick. On one side, it showcases a delicate, romantic lace. Flip it and it reveals a surprisingly architectural, lacy basketweave. It's entirely reversible and endlessly engaging to knit. *An Effortless Rhythm:* Knit seamlessly in the round, the repeating texture is incredibly easy to memorize. It’s the ultimate "just one more row" knit—simple enough to work while watching your favourite show, but far too beautiful to put down. *Skill Level:* Adaria’s straightforward lace will enchant an intermediate knitter. Ready to elevate your hand-knit wardrobe? Grab your needles, choose your palette, and elevate your everyday wardrobe with a piece of wearable luxury. Full written instructions and a chart are included. **Construction Details** Bordered at the top and bottoms edges by the pattern rib, Adaria balances three meditative k3, p1 rounds with a engaging pattern round of eyelets and centred double decreases framed by purl stitches. By cleverly offsetting the motif by just two stitches every four rounds, a rich, reversible texture is effortlessly created. FINISHED DIMENSIONS (after blocking) 120 cm/48″ in circumference 30 cm/12″ in height YARN REQUIREMENTS 55 g/1¾ oz lace-weight silk, wool or wool-silk blend yarn held with 40 g lace-weight silk-mohair yarn *Sample Yarns:* 1 cone Ito *Kinu* (100% Silk; 50 g/1¾ oz; 425 m/464 yds) in Cherry Blossom (#0365) held with 2 balls Ito *Sensai* (60% Mohair, 40% Silk; 20 g/0.7 oz; 240 m/262 yds) in Cherry Blossom (#0303) Note: Sample used 49 g/just under 1¾ oz Ito *Kinu* and 36 g/1¼ oz Ito *Sensai* SUGGESTED NEEDLES 3.5 mm/US 4 80 cm/32″circular needle or size needed to obtain gauge TOOLS AND MATERIALS Tapestry needle, 1 removable stitch marker GAUGE 21 sts and 33 rounds = 10 cm/4″ in lace pattern repeat on 3.5 mm/US 4 needles after blocking SKILL LEVEL Intermediate TECHNIQUES TO REVEL IN *Required*: Cast on, knit, purl, yarn over, centred double decrease, work in the round, read your knitting *Optional*: Read a chart This pattern has been professionally tech edited by Melinda of [rhyFlower Knits][1]. Thank you to my amazing, helpful and very patient test knitters: Anne, Collin, Martina, MJ, Sheila, Tannis and Toni. [1]: https://rhyflowerknits.com/