Apricate
Kyle Kunnecke | 2023

Apricate [AP-ri-kayt] (verb): To bask in the sun

​This fun word comes from the latin word apricus, meaning exposed to the sun. This winter, we saw many cold days, lots of snow, and lots of ice. Rays of angled lines encircle this kerchief cowl. Worked in the round, this fun knit combines stranded knitting with knit/purl stitches to create an intriguing, textured motif.

After the initial section is completed, we transition from working in the round to working flat and begin decreasing each row to reach the final point of the cowl. An adventure of applied i-cord completes this interesting, meditative knit.
Gauge |
28 sts & 28 rounds = 4” in pattern worked in the round, after blocking

26 sts & 26 rows = 4” in pattern worked flat, after blocking

Skills Needed |
I-cord cast-on, knit/purl, reading charts, stranded knitting, and binding off, applied i-cord; all on circular or double pointed needles. 

Yarn |
MC: Madrona by HiKoo®
30% Baby Alpaca, 30% Merino Wool, 20% Bamboo Viscose, 20% Nylon
402 yds / 100g cake (1 cake, color #1414)

CC: Zauberwolle by Schoppel   
100% Merino Wool
273 yds / 100g cake (1 cake, color #2402)
Needles |
4.5mm (approx. US 7) 20” circular needles, or size needed to obtain gauge
DPN of the same size for applied i-cord 

Notions |
3 stitch markers (one unique), tapestry needle, scissors

Finished Size |
Height: 7(10.75)" high 
Circumference: 27(54)"
After blocking

Video Support | ​This pattern includes access to videos demonstrating the techniques used in the project.