Swing Time
Materials: - 120 yards each of three different colors, Hazel Knits Cadence (200 yard skein). Shown in Silhouette, Lichen and Quill. - size US 8 x 32 inch circular needle - stitch marker
Gauge:
Not super important, however we made ours at 3 stitches = 1" in the stitch pattern, after blocking. Finished blocking measurements - 8" wide x 28"long, (56" circumference)
Get started:
With the first color, loosely cast on 208 stitches. Place marker and join in the round, being mindful not to twist the stitches. Round 1: Knit all stitches Dound3.\*vo Round 2:\*YO, Repeat rounds 1 and 2 seven more times, for a total of 8 sets (16 total rounds) Join next color and work rounds 1 & 2 for 8 more sets (now, 32 total rounds). Repeat with third color, (now 48 total rounds) Next round: Knit all stitches (49 total rounds) Bind off loosely or better yet, use Jeny's Surprisingly Stretchy Bind-Off. Instructions for this are in the 2o09 edition of www.knitty.com under "Features" or run an internet search for her youtube.com video. Weave in ends and block.
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Make a bold color statement with Swing Time! This three-color infinity cowl provides just the right amount of warmth for early fall days and can be worn close to the neck or long as a fashion accessory. Each color block takes less than 120 yards of a worsted or heavy DK weight yarn. Each two-round repeat of the stitch pattern uses roughly 15 yards, so you could go crazy with stripes (and use up yarn leftovers) or keep it super simple and use all one color. Swing Time can be modified to your mood, season or even your favorite sports team or school colors. You will likely need roughly 10 yards less for the middle color block because it does not require a cast on or bind Off. This cowl is simple enough for a beginning lace knitter and a super quick knit for a more experienced knitter. Just grab your needles and go!
Hazel Knits 2014. Please do not use this pattern for creating items to be sold.
