Terrazzo Neck

The Terrazzo Neck is worked from the back, up and over the shoulder, and down the front. An opening is worked for the head, along the edge of which the stitches for the turtleneck collar are picked up and knitted. The Terrazzo Neck is shaped as a square on the back and as a trapezoid in the front. 

In the pattern, the Italian cast-on and Italian bind-off techniques are used.

Begin by working a swatch to determine which needle size you need to achieve the correct gauge. Wash and block the swatch before taking any measurements.

Sizes: XS/S (M/L)

Measurements: Length: 42 (45) cm [16½ (17¾) inches] (excl. turtleneck collar)

Shoulder width: Approx. 40 (42) cm [15¾ (16½) inches]

Gauge: 17 sts x 24 rows = 10 x 10 cm [4 x 4 inches] in stockinette stitch on 4.5 mm [US7] needles after wash and blocking 

20-22 sts x 24 rows = 10 x 10 cm [4 x 4 inches] in twisted rib (k1 tbl, p1 tbl) on 4.5 mm [US7] needles after wash and blocking (gauge for turtleneck collar)

Needles: Circular needles: 4.5 mm [US7] / 40 cm [16 inches] and 60 cm or 80 cm [24 or 32 inches]

Materials: 250 (250) g Peruvian Highland Wool by Filcolana (50 g = 100 m [109 yds]) held together with 50-75 (75) g Silk Mohair by Isager Yarn (25 g = 212 m [232 yds]) or Tynn Silk Mohair by Sandnes Garn (25 g = 212 m [232 yds]) or Tilia by Filcolana (25 g = 212 m [232 yds]) or Brushed Lace by Mohair by Canard (25 g = 212 m [232 yds])