Maddox
Maddox is a beautifully designed knitting pattern that is worked seamlessly from the top down, making it a fantastic choice for knitters looking to create a stylish garment with minimal seams. The pattern begins with the neck ribbing, offering a comfortable and snug fit. Once the ribbing is completed, short rows are intricately worked back and forth to form a higher back neck, contributing to the overall elegance of the design. Following this, the yoke is crafted in the round until sleeve separation, ensuring a smooth and flattering shape.
The sleeve stitches are then placed on hold, allowing you to focus on knitting the body top down to the pockets without interruption. The unique feature of this pattern is that the pocket linings are knitted simultaneously with the lower body. This seamless technique means that they are effortlessly joined to the body before you begin the ribbing, adding convenience to your knitting experience. Finally, the sleeves are completed last, worked top down to the cuffs, resulting in a polished and refined finish.
The original yarn used for this project is Lanivendole A PURE AND SIMPLE WOOL, which provides 328 yards (300 m) per 100g skein. For the Maddox pattern, it is shown in the beautiful colors ONICE (Main Color, MC) and AMBRA (Contrast Color, CC). Yarn requirements for MC are approximately 979 (1047, 1150, 1283, 1355)(1409, 1483, 1568, 1665) yards / 895 (957, 1051, 1173, 1239) (1288, 1356, 1433, 1522) meters, while the CC requires about 72 (77, 82, 88, 94)(101, 107, 115, 123) yards / 66 (70, 75, 80, 86)(92, 98, 105, 112) meters.
To achieve the best results, it is essential to maintain the gauge of 20 stitches x 28 rows = 4" (10 cm) square in Stockinette stitch when using a larger needle after blocking. This ensures your finished Maddox garment will fit perfectly and look stunning.
Whether you are an experienced knitter or just starting out, the Maddox pattern offers an engaging project that is sure to enhance your knitting skills while producing an impressive final piece. Get ready to knit an eye-catching garment that you'll love to wear!
