My moebius Roam Cowl was just published in Knitscene Accessories 2012, and I couldn’t be happier with the beautiful styling and photography.
It’s knit in String Theory Caper Sock, in the lovely Oban colorway which threatens to make an orange-lover out of me. The infinity scarf is cast on at the center using Cat Bordhi’s brilliant Moebius CO, then knit outward round and round to the bound off edge. As is typical with me, I planned it to use almost every last bit of one skein, because I’m all about maximizing value per yard.
Originally I called my prototype Rome Around, because it uses the reversible Roman Stripe stitch pattern, and I like wordplay. I also like the Black Tulip colorway that I first used.
But surprisingly, I find myself wanting to knit something else in the warm, mellow whiskey tones of the final sample.
Techniques Used: Moebius CO, Lace.
Experience Level: Intermediate.
Size: 10†wide x 45.75†circumference.
Yarn: String Theory Hand Dyed Yarn & Fiber Caper Sock (80% merino, 10% cashmere, 10% nylon; 400 yards); 1 skein Oban.
Other Materials:
US 6 40†circular needle, or size to match gauge.
Stitch markers (1).
Yarn needle.
Gauge: 14 st x 35 rows/4†in Roman Stripe stitch pattern. Gauge is not critical for this project.
Knitscene Accessories 2012 is available now for digital download or preorder, and will be in stores June 5.
saw your pattern in knitscene and loved it — not sure i want to do it as a mobius — how would you suggest doing it in the round — at some point there looks like there will be two YOs together ( one at the end of round and one at the beginning) – any problems with this?
thanks, diane
Hi Diane! I would say just use your favorite regular cast on, and join to knit in the round. At the end of round where there are the 2 YOs, just be careful to keep the marker between them, and treat them separately. Glad you like it!
Jennifer
This is so clever I’m hooked – Currently knitting in a warm spicy colour. Love The aubergine colour- Black Tulip. I’m in New Zealand so having to adapt the yarns available locally. So I’ll check what I have in my stash… Thank you for the brilliant pattern.
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Great Job for Moebius CO, Lace, I like your design. Roman Stripe stitch pattern is not that easy for those who are new in knitting.
WOW! Love it!