Minimal Neck is a basic neck warmer. It is worked seamlessly from the top-down, using the saddle shoulder contiguous construction with a heavy set of short rows. After working the turtle neck collar, the neck is further shaped with back and forth short rows. Simultaneously, the yoke is worked with shoulder increases to form the saddle shoulders to the required width. After that the front stitches are placed on hold and only the back is worked in back and forth rows to the required or desired length. Finally, the front stitches are picked up to work the front in back and forth rows to the required or desired length.

SIZES
S/M (L/XL).
Between shoulders width:  40 (45) cm.
Sample shown in size S/M.

YARN
Sample shown in Frozen by Filati Naturali (70% baby yak, 30% merino extra fine, 300 m (328 yds)/ 100 g), 190 (230) g.
Or any similar yarn approx. 570 (690) m / 623 (755) yds.

GAUGE
22 sts х 32 rows =10х10 cm / 4x4” square in stockinette stitch on main needles after blocking.

NEEDLES
Main circular needles 4.0 mm (US 6), 40 cm (16”) and 80 cm (32”) for the back and front.
Corresponding circular needles size 3.25 mm (US 3), 40 cm (16”) and 80 cm (32”) for the neck and back/front ribbing.
Or any size of the main circular needle to obtain gauge. Corresponding circular needle size is smaller than main.

NOTIONS
4 stitch markers, waste yarn or stitch holders, tapestry needle, blocking tools.

REQUIRED SKILLS
Long tail cast on, knit/purl, left and right leaning increases, circular knitting, german short rows, binding off.