Feathered Nest Cowl by Celeste Young

Feathered Nest Cowl

Knitting
September 2013
Aran (8 wpi) ?
18 stitches and 25 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch
US 9 - 5.5 mm
150 - 300 yards (137 - 274 m)
Small: 8" high, 9.5" wide; Large: 10" high, 14.5" wide
English
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A woven nest of cables to keep your neck warm and cozy!
The luxurious blend of merino wool and baby alpaca in Cascade Cloud is every bit as comfortable and inviting as a real feathered nest. Choose the small size for a tighter, neck-hugging fit, or the larger size for a draped effect.

Finished Size: Small: 8” high, 9.5” wide; Large: 10” high, 14.5” wide after blocking.

Materials: Cascade Cloud (70% Merino, 30% Baby Alpaca; 164 yd 150 m 100 g): Small Cowl used color 2126 Chocolate, 1 hank; Large Cowl used color 2112 White, 2 hanks.

Needles: Size 9 straight

Notions: Cable needle, smooth waste yarn of similar weight, size I (5.5 mm) crochet hook, spare size 9 (5.5 mm) knitting needle for 3-needle bind off

Gauge: 18 stitches, 25 rows = 4” (10 cm) in stockinette stitch; 20 stitches, 26 rows = 4” (10 cm) in cable pattern