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Yarn optimiser
Although I started making these in March 2014, I didn’t get the pattern available until a year later (meantime I’d made about 30 and also used the technique for New Caesar which actually got released earlier - in May 2014.)
Pattern for a double loop cowl with no cast on and no bind-off, which allows you to optimise your yarn and use it all.
You’ll need scales to weigh your yarn.
Can be knitted in any weight from fingering - worsted - just be sure you have the required yardage/m (at least 220m/235yds).
KAL in the stitchnerds group: link
Many thanks to the testers:
wireknitter
heather2009
scullybunbun
covelady
steffh82
eltelardeixchel
maddy18
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