Aran Sampler Cowl

arwilliams — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 16:44:52 GMT

ARAN SAMPLER COWL
Ginevra Martin

With all the texture and technique of a traditional Aran sweater, this snuggly cowl makes a perfect gift for someone special (or yourself!). Piece is knit in the round with just two skeins of luxurious yarn.

Finished Size 24" circumference and 8" high.

Yarn Blue Sky Alpacas Suri Merino (60% baby suri, 40% merino; 164 yd [150 m m]/3½ oz [100 g]): #418 dusk, 2 skeins.

Needles Size 9 (5.5 mm): 16" and 24" circulars (cir). Size 8 (5 mm): Two double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Two cable needles (cn); stitch markers (m); tapestry needle.

Gauge 18 sts and 23 rows = 4" in St st on larger needles; 26 sts and 28 rows = 4" in Chart E patt on larger needles.

Nonesuch Cowl

arwilliams — Mon, 04 Jun 2012 21:13:58 GMT

Nonesuch Cowl
Sara Morris

Dropped yarnovers add gauzy texture to a cozy cowl. Piece is knit flat, given a half twist, and grafted for a quick knit.

FINISHED SIZE about 28¾" circumference and 11½" wide.
YARN Rowan Lima (84% baby alpaca, 8% merino wool, 8% nylon; 109 yd [100 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): #880 Andes, 3 balls. Yarn distributed by Westminster Fibers.
NEEDLES Size 10½ (6.5 mm): 24" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
NOTIONS Marker (m); waste yarn; spare cir needle size 10½ (6.5 mm) or smaller; tapestry needle; size K/10½ (6.5 mm) crochet hook.
GAUGE 18 sts and 26 rows = 4" in Garter Drop St.

Patterns : Gift knitting, #4 – Medium, cowl

Aran Sampler Cowl

Nonesuch Cowl