Intersections Cowl
In life we often come upon intersections both figuratively and literally. This fun colorwork cowl was inspired by all the intersections we come across in life. As always with my cowls this is a mobius cowl making it easy to knit and wear. This colorwork cowl is great for knitters wanting to learn how to use the back ladder jacquard method for catching long floats.
Finished Measurements:
Height: 10’ (25 cm)
Circumference: 27” (68 cm)
Yarn:
MC: 390 yd (356 m) 179g DK weight yarn
CC: 330 yd (301 m) 82 g Sport or DK weight yarn
Suggested Yarn:
MC: Magpie Fibers- Swanky DK
80% Superwash Merino, 10% Chasmere, 10% Nylon
250 yd (228 m) 115 g, 2 skeins
Samples knit in Midnight Train to Georgia & Masquerade
CC: Spincycle Yarns- Dyed in the Wool,
100% Superwashed American Wool
200 yd (182 m) 50 g, 2 skeins
Samples knit in The Family Jewels & The Castle
Needle Size:
US 3 (3.25 mm) 16” circulars for stockinette
US 5 (3.75 mm) 16” circulars for colorwork
*If you knit tightly in colorwork it is recommended that you go down 1-2 needle sizes to avoid changes in gauge
*Needle sizes are only a suggestion; use the needle size/sizes you need to achieve gauge.
Gauge:
21 sts x 28 rnds = 4” in US 3 (3.25 mm) stockinette in the round blocked
21.5 sts x 27 rnds = 4” in US 5 (3.75 mm) stranded colorwork, knit in the round blocked
*Gauge is not crucial for this project but will affect final measurements and yardage
Notions:
Crochet hook, waste yarn, stitch markers, tapestry needle, extra set of needles for Kitchener stitch, blocking wires & pins, fishing line or embroidery thread for lifelines (optional)
