Maremma

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Simple cables slope and intertwine across Maremma, a luxurious and stunning accessory. Choose from two versions: knit a stole-sized Maremma in chunky weight Quarry yarn for decadent, yet lightweight, coziness. Or, make a scarf in DK weight Arbor for lovely stitch definition and a perfect balance of bounce and drape.

A classic in either DK or chunky weight, the Maremma scarf is knit flat from end-to-end. Maremma’s striking cable motif is worked from charts.

Please note: the stitch patterns for this garment are charted only.

Yarn

Chunky Version (Stole):

• 7 skeins Brooklyn Tweed Quarry (100% American Targhee-Columbia Wool; 200 yards/100 grams)
• Photographed in colors Gypsum and Citrine

DK Version (Scarf):

• 8 skeins Brooklyn Tweed Arbor (100% American Targhee Wool; 145 yards/50 grams)
• Photographed in colors Sashiko and Mesa

Yardage

Chunky Version (Stole):

• 1208 total yards of chunky weight wool yarn

DK Version (Scarf):

• 1045 total yards of DK weight wool yarn

Gauge

Chunky Version (Stole):

• 13 stitches & 20 rows = 4” in stockinette stitch, after blocking
• 18 stitches & 32 rows = 4” over charts A/C/E/F

DK Version (Scarf ):

• 22 stitches & 35 rows = 4” in stockinette stitch, after blocking
• 35 stitches & 22 rows = 4” over charts A/C/E/F

Needles

Chunky Version (Stole):

• One pair of straight needles or a 32” circular needle in size needed to obtain gauge listed
• Suggested Size: 6.5 mm (US 10½)

DK Version (Scarf):

• One pair of straight needles or a 24” circular needle in size needed to obtain gauge listed
• Suggested Size: 4 mm (US 6)

Finished Dimensions

• Chunky Version (Stole): 20" [51 cm] wide; 79½" [202 cm] long
• DK Version (Scarf): 10" [25.5 cm] wide; 73" [185.5 cm] long

Tutorials for all special techniques listed below are included in the pattern:

• Long-Tail Cast On
• Sewn Bind Off (Elizabeth Zimmermann’s method)

Skill Level

• 3 out of 5: Intermediate