Concurrent by Carolyn Bloom

Concurrent

Knitting
February 2018
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
1 repeat = 4 inches
in Staghorn Cable
US 4 - 3.5 mm
US 6 - 4.0 mm
3.75 mm (F)
1300 - 1400 yards (1189 - 1280 m)
Fingering Weight Shawl or DK Weight Cowl
English
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Adding syncopation to this bold staghorn brioche pattern is an effective way to showcase the striking grace of the design. By shifting between brioche knit and brioche purl in the midst of each row, the result is a reversible wrap that showcases the colorful depth of the brioche stitch on both sides. This pattern was inspired by the beautiful palette created by Debbie Ogilby of Fisherman’s Rib yarns, which are available at https://www.etsy.com/au/shop/FishermansRib.

This pattern includes instructions for a fingering weight wrap and a DK weight cowl.

The fingering weight version of Concurrent switches color dominance in the middle of the wrap. This feature delights the eye as it is drawn to the horizontal and vertical movement within the piece.

Syncopation occurs in the DK version of Concurrent three quarters of the way through the row. Splitting the second staghorn repeat allows for the narrow band of color to accentuate the bolder stripe of the primary cable detail.

Details for the Fingering Weight Wrap:
Yarn
(MC) 2 skeins of Fisherman’s Rib Etching Lush, here in Cotton Rag Paper, or approximately 200 g/800 yds/731m fingering weight yarn

(CC) 2 skeins of Fisherman’s Rib Etching, here in Night Lights, or approximately
200 g/800 yds/731m fingering weight yarn

Gauge Before Blocking:
One staghorn repeat - 1.5”L (3.8 cm) x 4”W (10 cm)

Finished Measurements After Blocking:
62” (157 cm) x 15” (38 cm)

Tools
US 4 (3.5mm) needles
US 6 (4.0 mm) DPNs for i-cord
Crochet hook Size F (3.75 mm)
Waste Yarn
1 marker and 1 progress keeper
Sewing needle
Blocking mat and pins

Details for the DK Weight Cowl:
Yarn
(MC) 2 skeins of Fisherman’s Rib MCN DK, here in Cotton Rag Paper, or approximately 200 g/452 yds/414 m DK weight yarn

(CC) 2 skeins of Fisherman’s MCN DK, here in Night Lights, or approximately
200 g/452 yds/414 m DK weight yarn

Gauge
Before Blocking:
One staghorn repeat:
2.5”L (6.35 cm) x 5”W (12.7 cm)

Finished Measurements After Blocking:
52” (132 cm) x 12.5” (31.75 cm)

Tools
US 7 (4.5 mm) needles
US 9 (5.5 mm) DPNs for i-cord
Crochet hook Size I (5.5 mm)
Waste Yarn
1 marker and 1 progress keeper
Sewing needle
Blocking mat and pins

Details for the Worsted Weight Scarf/Cowl:
Yarn
(MC) 1 skeins of Manos Del Uruguay Maxima, 100 g, 219 yds/200 m
Pictured in Natural
(CC) 1 skeins of Manos Del Uruguay Maxima, 100 g, 219 yds/200 m
Pictured in Shocking Pink

Gauge
Before Blocking:
One staghorn repeat:
3.5” (9 cm) x 8” (20 cm)

Finished Measurements After Blocking:
55” (140 cm) x 8.5” (21.5 cm)

Tools:
US 10 (6 mm) needles
US 13 (9 mm) DPNs for i-cord
Crochet hook Size H (5 mm)
Waste Yarn
1 marker and 1 progress keeper
Sewing needle
Blocking mat and pins

Errata:
Abbreviations for the Fingering and DK versions of the pattern neglected to mention the br4st inc. This stitch is used in the Row 1 MC and Row 1 CC in the Fingering version. It appears in Row 1 MC in the DK version. I demonstrate how to work the stitch on my YouTube channel here.

In the Fingering version, Row 8 MC starts with P3. This should be K3.

In the Worsted version, Row 3 MC is incorrect. It should read:
Row 3 MC: K3, (yf sl1yo, brk) x 2, yf sl1yo, brRsl dec, (yf sl1yo, brk) x 2, yf sl1yo, brkyobrk, yf sl1yo, brk, slm, (yf sl1yo, brp) x 8, sl wyif x 3.