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FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 28" in circumference by 14" in height for short version 36" in circumference by 14" in height for longerversion Madelinetosh Tosh DK (100% superwash merino wool, 225 yds / 206 meters) 1 (2) skein(s) of Antler (color A) and 1 skein of Tangelo (color B). NEEDLES US 8 (5 mm) 24"(60 cm) circular needle for short version or US 8 (5 mm) 36" (90 cm) circular needle for longer version. Change needle size if necessary to obtain gauge. NOTIONS One stitch marker for beginning of round One yarn needle for weaving in ends. Row counter for tracking pattern repeats (optional) GAUGE 17 sts and 20 rows = 4" in stockinette stitch, after blocking, using size US 8 (5mm) needle or size needed to obtain gauge. NOTES This cowl is worked in the round using a stranded colorwork technique. Be sure to carry foats loosely acrosssts. For a simpler pattern work all seven repeats using Chart A only. All your arows will face one way. To increase the height of your cowl, work additional pattern repeats, noting that more repeats will require more yarn..
ARROWCOWL version 1
BY: MADELINETOSH A simple colorwork cowl with easy to remember pattern repeats ins pired by the Native American arrows my grandfather collected on and around his South Texas farm. Knit in the round, this easy geometric design is great for a first colorwork project and holds enough interest for advanced knitt ers as well. The dense fabric the colorwork creates will make a warm cowl to wear around your neck for comfort or a pop of color under your coat.
INSTRUCTIONS
With circulars in the length you need, cast on 120 (152) stitches. Place marker and join for knitting in the round, being careful not to twist work. Using color A, work 10 rounds of reverse stockinette stitch (purl all sts). Join color B and begin working from Chart A, reading allrows on chart from right to left and bottom to top Find Chart A on next page. Next, work one full repeat of Chart B. Find Chart B on next page. Continue to work Chart A followed by Chart B for a total of six motifs worked and, finish by working Chart A again; pattern is as follows: Chart A Chart B Chart A Chart B Chart A Chart B Chart A EDGING Change to color A and knit 2 rounds of stockinette stitch Continue with color A and work 10 rounds of reverse stockinette stitch (purl all sts) Cast off all sts loosely. FINISHING Cut a 6" tail and weave in ends along the bottom and top edges of the cowl for a neat finis on both front and back of the finis hed fabric.
Block lightly.
HELPFUL NOTES: each pattern repeat is roughly 1 3/4" in height (after blocking) - the reverse stockinette stitch trims are 2" in height (after blocking) and when unrolled - use the above measurements to add or delete pattern repeats for a customized cowl.
