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ABOUT THE DESIGN
Dragon Rider is a unisex neck warmer inspired by medieval armor. Knit in the striking Smoke Quartz Haze fade set from La Bien Aimée, the colors transition seamlessly from shadowed depths through smoky mauves into silvery neutrals - like mist drifting across the sky.
Dimensional 3D dragon scales cascade from the neck over the shoulders and chest, creating bold, sculptural texture. Each scale is adorned with three silver beads, catching the light like fragments of polished armor. The high ribbed collar is both elegant and functional, framing the piece with clean structure.
Bold yet refined, textured yet fluid, Dragon Rider is not simply worn - it is inhabited.
You can make TWO neck warmers using 2 skeins of fingering weight yarn (over 400 yards each) if you work the colors in reverse - instead of starting the second piece with A, begin with B.
PATTERN
This 9-page pattern includes detailed written instructions, a chart, photo tutorials, and links to an online video tutorial. Find it on Ravelry.
YARN FADE KITS
This design is a collaboration with the incredible La Bien Aimée, a company I truly admire for its artistry and beautiful color sense. For this piece, I used the 2-skein Smoke Quartz Haze fade set in Super Sock. It’s a dreamy, nuanced fade that brings depth and movement to the design. This set along with other stunning colorways like Purple Haze, Pink Haze, Yellow Haze, Chartreuse Haze and Rose Quartz Haze are available at LaBienAimee.com. Don’t miss out on your favorite.
Smoke Quartz Haze fade set
A: Eshaness
B: Patagonia
VLOG
Watch my vlog about this KAL on YouTube
SIZE
One size fits most adults
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Central drop after blocking: 5.5”/14 cm
YARN
2 skeins of La Bien Aimée Super Sock;
75% SW Merino, 25% Nylon
100g; 425m/465yrd
Fade Set: Smoke Quartz Haze
A: Eshaness, B: Patagonia
NEEDLES
US 2/2.75mm 24”/61cm long circular needle
& US 1/2.25mm 16”/40cm long circular needle
NOTIONS
30g (60g for a set of two) of Miyuki seed beads size 6/0,
Color: Galvanized Silver 1051 Bead needle
Tapestry needle
13 stitch markers (one for beginning of round)
SKILL LEVEL
Intermediate
CONNECT
Questions? write to me here, or at alexandra.davidoff@gmail.com
You can connect with me on Instagram at alexandra.davidoff.studio and share your creations using the hashtags #dragonriderkal and #dragonrider. I would be thrilled to see your interpretations!