Dueling Gradients Cowlo by Deborah Tomasello
The beauty of this beauty is multifaceted. First, it is knit in the round (no purling!). Second, it is reversible, showing a different pattern on each side. Third, because it is stranded and knit it the round, it is four-times as thick with warm, cozy wool comfort than an ordinary cowl would be. Its versatility is also a plus. The knitter can decide how long to make it, and by adding two rows of buttons, she can make it snug as a neck warmer (the extra length tucked inside the cowl), or button on the end for a longer cowl. I LoVE this one! Size: Approx. 7"'wide x whatever length you desire. Each repeat is approx. 6.5 inches long after blocking. Cover is only 3 repeats. Materials: 4 balls each of KnitPicks Palette in two opposing color gradients. Cover cowl shows green and purple gradiated shades of Palette: Forest Heather Bouquet Heather Opal Heather Comfrey Spearmint Ice Lily Sea Grass Gosling One each 16 inch #3 and #8 needles tapestry needle 12 Buttons Crochet hook for loops Gauge: gauge is not important here. Instructions: With color of first round and smaller needle, CO 83 sts. Work 5 rounds in garter (You will have to purl every other round here to achieve garter). Follow CHART, working the 32-row repeat as many times as you want to desired length. Keep floats loose and even. Finishing: Tie and trim all yarn ends. Soak and block in half with full pattern on each side. Make button loops with crochet hook. (See video tutorial here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lySeOLJIveY) Add two rounds of buttons: two rows of 3 on each side, so the cowl can be buttoned loosely or snugly.
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