Nest Cowl - by Tin Can Knits

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Pattern Info

Sizing
Toddler (Child, Adult)

Finished cowl measures approximately 17 (19, 22)“ in circumference and 7 (8.5, 9.5)” tall

Yarn
Chunky weight yarn: 80 (110, 140) yards
Worsted/Aran weight yarn: 120 (140, 180) yards
DK weight yarn: 160 (220, 260) yards

Samples shown in Ginger’s Hand Dyed Super Sheep Aran in Toffee Apple and Ginger’s Hand Dyes Masham Mayhem DK in Crunchy Leaves.

Gauges
Chunky: 14 sts & 28 rounds / 4” in garter stitch using larger needles
Worsted/Aran: 17 sts & 32 rounds / 4” in garter stitch using larger needles
DK: 20 sts & 40 rounds / 4” in garter stitch using larger needles

Needles
Chunky: US #7 / 4.5mm and US #10 1/2 / 6.5mm
Worsted/Aran: US #6 / 4mm and US #8 / 5mm
DK: US #4 / 3.5mm and US #6 / 4mm
(or as required to achieve gauge).

You will need a 16” long circular in each size; for adult size you could alternatively use a 20” long circular.

Notions
Cable Needle, darning needle, stitch markers.

Helpful Tutorials
Casting on to circular needles
How to knit reversible cables

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