First Light Cowl by Makenzie Alvarez

First Light Cowl

Knitting
April 2025
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
24 stitches and 48 rows = 4 inches
in Garter Stitch
US 3 - 3.25 mm
665 - 680 yards (608 - 622 m)
One Size
English
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Nature bursts into light with pops of vibrant green and buds of color as spring begins. With the gentle breeze, dappled light, and slowly warming temperatures beaconing us to explore the wonders of nature. First Light Cowl is inspired by one of my favorite seasons, spring. One of the most colorful seasons bringing life to the world after its winter slumber.

Skill Level
Intermediate

Finished Size
22”/56 cm circumference
23”/58.5 cm deep in the front
9.5”/24 cm deep in the back

Gauges (blocked)
24 sts x 48 rows = 4”/10 cm square in Garter St
4 sts x 4 rows = 0.75”/2 cm wide x 0.5”/1.5 cm tall in Eyelet rep
16 sts x 8 rows = 2.5”/6 cm wide x 1”/2.5 cm tall in Lace rep

Yarn
Fingering weight yarn in three colors; Color A: 200 yds/183 m; Color B: 150 yds/137 m; Color C: 215 yds/197 m
Sample Used: Miss Babs; Yummy 2-ply; 100% Superwash Merino Wool; 400yds/ 365 m; 3.9 oz/110 g; 1 hank of each Flower Boxes (A), Sparkling Sand (B), Diamondback (C)

Miss Babs Kits for First Light HERE

Needles
US3/3.25 mm - 32”/80 cm circular needle, or size needed to obtain gauge

Notions
4 stitch markers, and a unique marker for BOR.
Tapestry needle, measuring tape, scissors, blocking tools

Skills Required
Basic knitting skills
Knitting flat and round
Increases and decreases
Garter Tab Cast On