Inspired by the look of quilted fabric, the Barlow Neckwarmer combines simple slipped stitches with three complementary colors to create rich texture while working with only one color at a time.

Wide garter-stitch borders frame the colorwork, and a cozy 2 x 2 ribbed neckband completes the design. The front and back are worked flat, joined at the shoulders, and finished by picking up stitches for the neckband.

Barlow is a satisfying project for knitters who enjoy bold color and texture without complicated colorwork.

The pattern includes both charted and written instructions and has been professionally tech edited to ensure clarity and consistency.

What you’ll practice

• Reading a slip-stitch colorwork chart
• Following written slip-stitch instructions
• Creating three-color texture while working with one color at a time
• Slipping stitches with the yarn held in front or back
• Working slipped-stitch selvedges
• Shaping the neckline with simple decreases
• Joining shoulder seams with mattress stitch
• Picking up stitches for a ribbed neckband

Pattern details

Skill level: Adventurous beginner to intermediate
Size: One size
Construction: Worked flat in two pieces and seamed at the shoulders
Yarn weight: Bulky
Colorwork: Three colors, worked one color at a time
Neckband: 2 x 2 rib worked in the round
Instructions: Charted and written stitch-pattern directions included

Finished measurements

Neckband circumference: 20.5 in / 52 cm, unstretched
Width at lower edge: 14 in / 35 cm
Front length: 10 in / 25.5 cm
Back length: 11 in / 27.5 cm

Yarn requirements

Color A: approximately 150 yd / 137 m
Color B: approximately 95 yd / 87 m
Color C: approximately 95 yd / 87 m

The sample was knit in Knit Collage Serenity Bouclé.