The A New Leaf Cowl is written for Super Chunky/Bulky yarn with suggestions given for Aran/Worsted, Light Chunky, Chunky and Light Super Chunky. It is knitted in the round from the bottom up using the mosaic knitting technique, therefore only one colour is used per round. Options are given for using a ribbed edge or Latvian braid to match previous patterns. The pattern repeat is a multiple of three stitches over five rounds; size can be adjusted accordingly if desired. This will alter the amount of yarn required. A bonus pattern is included for a headband with ribbed edging.

Skill Level ~
Adventurous Beginner. There are written, picture and video tutorials to ensure success every step of the way. Included in the pattern is also a video tutorial for left handers courtesy of AK Husky Stitch Design!

Method ~
Knitted in the round from the bottom up.

Size ~
Cowl: Approximately 28 cm/11” wide by 20 cm/8” talll
Headband: Approximately 23 cm/9” wide by 11.5 cm/4.5” tall.

Yarn ~
Cowl: Approximately 74 yds MC and 38 yds CC
Headband: Approximately 36 yds MC and 12 yds CC

Suggested Yarn ~
Super Chunky ~ Malabrigo Rasta, Baah Yarn Mammoth, Cascade Spontaneous
You can substitute any yarn providing you meet the gauge and achieve a suitable fabric

Needles and Notions ~
Super chunky yarn
8 mm/US 11 and 9 mm/US 13 40cm/16” or 60 cm/24”circular
Stitch marker
Darning needle

Gauge ~
The gauge given is knitted in pattern, in the round, using 9 mm/US 13 needles, unstretched and unblocked. When choosing a yarn you may find it useful to check the WPI (wraps per inch) given below. See here.

• 10 sts and 16 rnds = 10 cm x 10 cm/4” x 4”. WPI - 6

Techniques ~
Long tail cast on (or preferred method)
Knit
Purl
Latvian Braid
Leaf Stitch
Binding off
Weaving in ends

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Happy knitting!
Karysha.

Tech edited by Holly Elliot.