Wadsworth Cowl
GAUGE
28 sts and 48 rounds = 4" in pattern
SKILLS NEEDED
Knit, slip, working in the round, simple finishing YARN MC: HiKoo CoBaSi DK 55% Cotton, 16% Bamboo, 8% Silk, 21% Elastic Nylon; 140 yards / 50 gr 1 (2) skeins: #035 Turkish coffee CC: Schoppel Yarn Ambiente 100% Merino Superwash Wool; 170 yards / 50 gr 1 (2) balls: #1864
NEEDLES
24" circular US 9 (5.5 mm) or size necessary to obtain gauge
NOTIONS
Stitch marker, measuring tape. tapestry needle SIZES 26 (52)" circumference x 6" high Ambiente (a highly patterned merino yarn with incredible bounce) and CoBaSi DK (a wonderful blend of cotton, bamboo, silk, and nylon) join forces in this wonderfully textured cowl that offers the perfect amount of warmth for late winter/early spring outings. The color patterning on Ambiente is obscured by the design characteristics of linen stitch. This pattern is worked in the round and requires basic knitting knowledge, including working in the round, and finishing. For pattern support, contact kkunnecke@kylewilliam.com. To learn more about Kyle and his work, please visit www.kylewilliam.com.
NOTE
Once you start working with both colors, youll simply let the non-working color hang while the active color is in use. At the end/beginning of rounds, you might find that twisting the yarns is helpful. Also, snug your stitches up at the start of each round so that the tension is even throughout the work.
PATTERN
With MC, cast on 170 (340) stitches using long tail CO. Join in the round, being careful not to twist. Place marker to indicate beginning of round Round A: \*K1, sl1 WYIB; repeat from \* to EOR. Round B: \*Sl1 WYIB, k1; repeat from \* to EOR. Repeat these two rounds 3 times Round 1: With CC, work round A Round 2: With CC, work round B Round 3: With MC, work round A Round 4: With MC, work round B These 4 round create the pattern. Repeat until work measures 5.75" from CO.
Break CC. Complete work with MC. Work round A and B 2 more times. Bind off with MC. Cut yarn, leaving a 6" tail.
FINISHING
Weave in ends. Soak in a bath of cool water with a little wool wash. Block gently to final measurements.
ABOUT THEDESIGNER
Kyle Kunnecke is a San Francisco designer who has a not-so-secret passion for color work. Tirelessly creative, he puts himself to sleep at night dreaming of new design concepts, collaborations and outreach projects. Through his fiber workshops he provides inspiration to his students; exploring the skills necessary to continue their personal knitting journeys. His patterns are published in numerous knitting books and magazines, by yarn companies and under his own label, Kyle William. He is currently finishing up projects for his first book, scheduled for release Spring, 2016 with Interweave. Learn more about Kyle and his work at www.kylewilliam.com. Website:www.kylewilliam.com Blog: www.kylewilliam.com/blog.html Facebook: www.facebook.com/kylewilliam Ravelry: kylewiliam
