SIZES1, (2, 3), corresponds to approx. XS/S, (M/L, XL).Finished circumference: 38, (40, 42) cm. GAUGE 34 stitches & 30 rows = 10 cm worked in 1x1 ribbing, unstretched, after blocking.YARNPlied, soft wool yarn with good elasticity, approx. 200-250m/100g, for example:The Fibre Company Cumbria (216m/100g), Imagine Soft Merino (100m/50g), Sandnes Double Sunday (108m/50g), De Rerum Natura Gilliatt (250m/100g), approx. 180, (200, 220) metres.NEEDLES & HOOK3.5 mm (US4) circular needles 40 cm – or a needle size that gives you the correct gauge. Crochet hook 3.5 mm (E) for working the edges.NOTIONSStitch marker, stitch holders, tapestry needle. CONSTRUCTIONKlippan is worked top down in one piece. The cowl is worked in 1x1 ribbing, initially in the round, then divided for front and back. The front and back pieces are worked back and forth and shaped with some decreases. All the stitches are then bound off and a chain of slip stitches is worked around all the edges, using a crochet hook.Skill level: ◉ ◉ ◉ (3 of 5).Read about skill levels here.This pattern is digital and will be sent as a downloadable PDF-file to your e-mail.Please save the pattern on your computer. Italian cast onDecreases in ribbingBind off knitwise (using knitting needles)Bind off knitwise (using a crochet hook)Crochet a slip stitch edge