The Owl Cowl & Mitts are knit using stranded colorwork. Each piece is cast on and worked in the round with two-color corrugated ribbing before beginning the owl motif (charted instructions only). The cowl finishes with another section of corrugated ribbing while the mitts use k1p1 rib and have an afterthought thumb.
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Details
Sizing
One Size
Cowl:
23.25 x 7.5 in [59 x 19 cm]
Mitts:
8.5 x 6.5 in [21 x 16 cm]
Yarn
This cowl and mitt set is designed with CYC Medium 4 yarn. The sample is worked in Stylecraft Special Aran, an acrylic yarn, so the final project is machine washable and dryable.
Amounts listed below are approximate. Total yarn requirements will vary depending on any differences in gauge or alterations to the original pattern.
Aran weight yarn [Craft Yarn Council Medium 4]
Shown in:
Stylecraft Special Aran (214 yds/196 m, 3.5 oz/100 g, 100% premium acrylic): 1 skein each Cream 1005 and Aster 1003
Needles
US 7 [4.5 mm] 16 in [40 cm] circular needle and needles for working a small circumference in the round (one size smaller than main needle)
US 8 [5 mm] 16 in [40 cm] circular needle and needles for working a small circumference in the round (or size needed to achieve gauge)
Gauge
18 sts & 21 rnds = 4 in [10 cm] in stranded pattern using US 8 [5 mm] needles
Gauge influences the size of your finished piece and the yardage needed for the project.
Notions
stitch markers (2), waste yarn, tapestry needle
Techniques
Stranded colorwork
Working in the round on circular needles
Working small circumferences in the round
Working from charts