Wednesday, April 2, 2014

So Sweet Knitted Cowl

From two of my favorite yarn companies, Be Sweet and The Fibre Comapny comes this beautiful cowl pattern. (this one works from a chart). If you are a beginner chart reader, this pattern is perfect for you!

MATERIALS:
• 1 Hank The Fibre Company Tundra (3.5oz/100g ea approx. 120yds/110m,
60% baby alpaca, 30% merino wool, 10% silk) in Lingonberry [Color A]
• 1 Ball Be Sweet Magic Ball (1.75oz/50g ea approx. 95yds/87m, multiple fibers) in Morocco [Color B]
• Size US 10 (6mm) 20” Circular Knitting Needles
• Stitch Marker
• Tapestry Needle

GAUGE:
• 17 sts and 20 rows/4” in lace pattern, blocked
APPROXIMATE FINISHED SIZE:
• 15” high x 25” circumference


LACE PATTERN:
• Row 1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 13, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 22 and 23: knit across
• Row 2, 12, 14 and 24: purl across
• Row 5, 9, 17 and 21: *[k2tog] three times, [yo, k1] five times, yo, [ssk] three times* five times across round
• Repeat rows 1-24 for pattern
INSTRUCTIONS:
• CO 85 sts with A, join into round being careful not to twist sts, pm for BOR
• Begin chart and work for 2 reps total, carrying alternate yarn up inside of cowl
• Work rows 1-23 once more
• BO loosely purlwise in B
• Weave in all loose ends with tapestry needle
• Block lightly


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