Kpits with a Twist by Pam Grushkin Hooded Cowl
Experience Level: Advanced Beginner
| Sizing and Materials |
| 13" tall x 25" in diameter, can stretch to approx. 22" tall. |
| Yarn: Main Color (MC) Queensland Collection, Mist: 54 yds, 60% wool, 40% acrylic. 3 skeins 0r 165 yds of Bulky (3.5 sts/1") yarn. Contrast Color (CC) |
| Elsbeth Lavold, Silky Wool XL: 104 yds, 80% wool, 20% silk. 1 skein or 100 yds of Aran (4 sts/1") yarn. |
| Needles & Notions:US #13 24”circular needles, stitch marker, tapestry needle. |
| Gauge |
| In Circular Stockinette Stitch: 12 sts/4' on #13 circular needles or needles used to get gauge. |
With MC cast on 72 stitches (sts) loosely (or use a needle 1-2 sizes larger than needle used to get gauge). Place a marker for the beginning of the round. Join in the round being careful not to twist sts. Knit 5 rounds. Next round, join CC, twist CC around MC to avoid a gap from changing yarns. Purl 3 rounds, always twisting CC and MC at beginning of a new round. Repeat that sequence for a total of 11 times: Knit 5 rounds with MC. Purl 3 rounds with CC. Always twisting CC and MC at beginning of a new round to avoid a gap from changing yarns. Knit 5 more rounds with MC. Bind off loosely (or use a needle 1-2 sizes larger than needle used to get gauge). Weave in ends. Stay warm!
