Pulse
Inspiration for this design came from the theory that if you keep the pulse of your wrists and neck covered you will stay warm. I was surprised to discover that the theory was right. Maybe you'll agree, after you knit 'Pulse'.
Knitting needles: 4.50 mm/US 7/ UK 7/Canadian 7 or size to obtain tension
Yarn: two skeins of worsted weight yarn (20 yards/182 metres)
Tension: 5 stitches x 8 rows = 1 worked over seed stitch
Stitch pattern
4 x 4 rib stitch (worked over an even number of stitches)
Row 1: knit four, purl four to end of row
Row 2: purl four, knit four to end of row
Repeat rows for pattern
seed stitch (worked over an even number of stitches)
Row 1: knit one, purl one to end of row
Row 2: purl one, knit one to end of row
Repeat rows for pattern
(Make two)
Cast on 40 stitches
Neck: work in 4 x 4 rib stitch for 6 inches (15 centimeters)
Arm: work in seed stitch for 22 inches (56 centimeters)
Wrist: work in 4 x 4 rib stitch for 4 inches (10 centimeters)
Seam the two parts of the neck together
7 inch (18 centimeters) seam
Sew the cuff seams
4 inch (10 centimeters) seam
Weave in ends.
Roll back turtleneck
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