Dec 122011
 

Ring of Velvet Sapphire The Knitting Vortex

Who doesn’t need a big, scrooshy seed stitch infinity cowl? I certainly, suddenly, do. This one is cast on using the brilliant moebius cast on as demonstrated by the incomparable Cat Bordhi in her moebius cast on tutorial video. It allows you to knit in the round, from the cast-on middle of the ring to the long outer edge, following the infinity moebius shape. And there’s not much more to it than that!

Techniques & Skills Used: moebius CO, knit/purl, knitting in the round; this pattern includes written instructions.
Size: 9” height and 60” circumference.
Yarn: Loops & Threads Cozy Wool (50% Acrylic, 50% Wool; 90 yards/127g); shown in Velvet; 3 skeins or 270 yards of superbulky yarn. The sample used all of the yardage, but size can be easily customized.
Other Materials: US 13 (9mm) 60” circular needle, or size to match gauge; Stitch marker (1); Yarn needle or size K/6.5mm crochet hook for weaving ends.
Gauge: 7 stitches and 16 rows/4” in seed stitch, after gentle blocking.Gauge is not critical for this project, however a different gauge may result in a smaller or larger finished loop, and different yardage requirements.

  

Pattern

Using the moebius cast on method, CO 100 st; pm and join to work in the round. 200 st.
Seed Stitch Center:
Round 1: [K1, P1] to end of round.
Round 2: [P1, K1] to end of round.
Repeat these 2 rounds 7 more times, or until about one-third of your yarn remains.
Rib Edging:
Round 1: [K1, P1] to end of round.
Repeat this round 6 more times, or until only enough yardage remains for the final BO round.
BO loosely in pattern.
Finishing:
Weave in ends and block gently, if needed.

You can also see Ring of Velvet Sapphire on Ravelry, to download a free pdf.      download now

  4 Responses to “Ring of Velvet Sapphire – free!”

  1. Thanks and all the best for the Holidays!

  2. Thank you for your pattern. You inspired me to realize one in blue.

  3. I love Cat Bordhi’s moebius cowl and have made two already this fall. Your pattern is lovely — thank you!