This pattern was originally published as Northwest Wools’ contribution to the 2021 Rose City Yarn Crawl, March 4-14, 2021 in Portland, Oregon. This pattern is available for download individually or as part of the 2021 Pattern Collection: Gratitude.

What a crazy Pandemic Year we’ve all been through! It’s made us so grateful for what’s really important in life. We found this quote and thought it was perfect: “Gratitude is the fairest blossom which springs from the soul.” Hence, the name for our versatile Topper! It’s the perfect solution when you need just a little extra warmth. This quote is from Henry Ward Beecher, a famous social reformer who supported Women’s suffrage and the abolition of slavery during the 1800’s.

Yarn
Malabrigo Yarn Rios (100% Wool; 210 yards/100g); pattern uses (2) skeins solid or tonal (Color A) with (1) skein variegated (Color B); in colorways: Teal Feathers + Anniversario, Ravelry Red + Diana, Gris + Indecita

OR

Worsted weight yarn in (2) colors, approx. 630 yards

Needles
US size 6 (4.0mm) in both 24” and 32” lengths or sizes needed to obtain gauge

Gauge
20 sts / 4” in stockinette stitch

Notions
Locking stitch markers
Regular stitch marker
Tapestry Needle

Skill Level
Intermediate

Finished Measurements
Pattern provides for (3) sizes: sm, med, and lg
Bottom circumference: 36” (40”, 44”)
Top circumference: 20” (21”, 22”)
Length is 14” for all sizes