Meraki by Makenzie Alvarez

Meraki

Knitting
September 2024
Sport (12 wpi) ?
22 stitches and 36 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette in the round
US 5 - 3.75 mm
450 - 500 yards (411 - 457 m)
One Size (customizable)
English
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My love of cables come to life in this cowl pattern, bringing joy as you knit and adding elegance to your cozy wardrobe. True to its meaning, Meraki (may-rah-kee), is designed and created with love by putting a little of yourself into each and every stitch.

Skill Level
Intermediate

Finished Size
25”/63.5 cm circumference; adjustable
10”/25.5 cm tall in the back; adjustable
21”/53.5 cm deep to front point

Gauge
22 sts x 36 rows = 4”/10 cm square
in Stockinette Stitch
Cabled Section: 16.5”/42 cm wide x 2.5”/6.5 cm tall

Yarn
Sport weight yarn; 500 yards/457 m
Sample used: Treasure Goddess Yarn; Organic Merino Sport Treasures; 100% Non-Superwash Organic Fine Merino Wool; 328 yds/300m; 3.5 oz/100 g; 2 skeins of Ghost Ship

Needles
US5/3.75 mm, 24”/60 cm circular needle, or size needed to obtain gauge.
Cable needle; optional.

Notions
18 optional stitch markers, to mark the sides of each cable.
4 stitch markers, and 1 unique stitch marker for Beginning of the Round.
Tapestry needle, measuring tape, scissors, blocking tools.

Skills Required
Basic knitting
Increases
Cable knitting (its written and charted) or willingness to learn