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Deep Within the Hive Cowl (Tectum 2)

2021 Reboot - Overhauled the Original with a new look and Sample Yarn (The original Pastaza is Discontinued)

Written Pattern (abbreviated) American English terms - glossary provided. Chart Included.

A Dual Sided Cowl = Wear RS or WS Out.
Different Textures On Opposing Sides.

Works Up Quickly In The Round.

The Knit Side is Facing As You Work.

Advancing Beginner Skills: Knit, K3tog, Slip, YO.
A Pseudo Brioche Stitch. With slips and yo’s in stacks but not standard Brioche - no Brk or Brp abbreviations and there are rounds of slip with out yo and k3tog.

Requires Aggressive Blocking For Full Effect.

I really love this stitch it’s great tight or loose, fat or thin, solid or variegate - and all in between!

Yarn
250 yards (229 m) Bulky Weight Yarn
~ Sample used 2 Hanks - 250 yds (229 m) 226 g
Lamb’s Pride Bulky in Blue Heirloom

85% Wool / 15% Mohair (Single ply)
Hank put up: 125 y (114 m) per 113 g (4 oz)
110 yards (100.5 m) per 100 g (3.5 oz)

Needles and Notions

US 15 (10 mm) Circular Needles 24” (60 cm) Long
~Or size that gets gauge/desired fabric texture.
Row Counter
Stitch Marker (1)
Tapestry Needle
Blocking Tools of Choice

Measurements

13” (33 cm) Tall by 32” (81 cm) Circumference

Gauge

Gauge Is Not Critical But Will Affect Size And Yarn Requirements.

In Blocked Tectum 2 Pattern
8 sts by 22 R = 4” (10 cm) Wide
Row Count Not Crucial
Swatch in Round with Magic Loop Method

Notes and Tips

Easily adapted to any needle and yarn size combination~ stitch pattern looks great worked tight or loose.

To adjust circumference, +/- multiples of 2 at CO.
~ at given gauge each 2 sts/1 Rep = 1” (2.5 cm)

It will take a few Repeats for Stitch Patterning to emerge.

Sister Pattern: Edge of the Hive Cowl Smaller gauge with ribbing