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Sea Scales Cowl by Renée Callahan This cowl was inspired by the impulsive purchase of a single skein of gorgeous yarn. The silvery blue colour, smoothness and shine of the yarn suggested beautiful aquatic things. The scale-like pattern practically knit itself to the very last drop of yarn!
MATERIALS YARN Fyberspates Scrumptious [45% silk, 55% merino; 250 yards/220m per 100g skein]; color: 107 Water; 1 skein. There was very litle yarn left over from the skein. NEEDLES 1 set double-point needles or 24-inch (60 cm) circular needle in US #6 (4 mm) or size needed to get gauge. NOTIONS Stitch marker, tapestry needle.
GAUGE
19 St and 29 R = 4 inches (10 cm) in Sea Scale Stitch worked in the R.
FINISHEDDIMENSIONS
Height: 11 3/4 inches (30 cm) Circumference: 27 3/4 inches (70 cm)
NOTES
· I used the long-tail cast on for 3 sts, and then the reverse long-tail cast on for 3 sts to cast on in pattern for the 3x3 rib. There are many demonstrations of the technique on YouTube including this one: http://www. youtube.com/watch?v=xb0LDzd4WPM . Any cast on and bind off will work as well. Feel free to choose your favorite combination. Photo-tutorials for cast on and bind off coming soon to my website: www.eastlondonknit.co.uk
ABBREVIATIONS
Sts Stitches R Round K Knit P Purl K2tog Knit 2 together YO Yarn over
SEA SCALES STITCH PATTERN
The Sea Scales Pattern is multiple of 6 Sts, worked 22 times, 10 R repeat. R1: K4, K2tog, YO. R2: K3, K2tog, K1, YO. R3: K2, K2tog, K2, YO. R4: K1, K2tog, K3, YO. R5: K2tog, K4, YO. R6: YO, K4, K2tog. R7: K1, YO, K3, K2tog. R8: K2, YO, K2, K2tog. R9: K3, YO, K1, K2tog. R10: K4, YO, K2tog.
COWL PATTERN
Cast on 132 Sts. Join to work in the R, being careful not to twist. Place marker at begining of R. Work K3, P3 rib for 6 R. Begin Sea Scales pattern. Work through the 10 R of pattern seven times in total. Work K3, P3 rib for 6 R. Bind off.
FINISHING
Weave in both ends. Wet block gently
CHART LEGEND
Chart is read from right to left, bottom to top every R. Thank you for supporting indy designers. It means everything to us! This pattern is for personal use only.
