RISOTTO
by Antonia Shankland

Erika Knight Collection - Maxi Pictured 1 skein color A, 1 skein color B
Yarn
Erika Knight Collection Maxi - 1 skein color A, 1 skein color B Needles #11 circular needle (24") marker Gauge 2.5 stitches = 1 inch Measurement 30" circumference X 13" high
Pattern Stitches used
SeedStitch Row 1 - with color A - K1, P1, repeat across row Row 2 - with color B - P1, K1, repeat across row
Directions
With #11 circular needle and color A cast on 70 stitches. Join in the round careful not to twist the stitches. Place marker to indicate the beginning of the row. Follow the Seed Stitch pattern until cowl measures 12". Finish with row 2 of pattern (color B). Bind off loosely or use your own preferred stretchy bind off. I found the Cat Bohrdi youtube explanation of a stretchy bind off by Jeny Staiman most useful for this cowl. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=abBhe-JYmgl
