Amazon Macaw Cowl by Samantha West

Amazon Macaw Cowl

Knitting
November 2024
Aran (8 wpi) ?
22 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches
in Stranded Colourwork
US 5 - 3.75 mm
US 6 - 4.0 mm
284 - 361 yards (260 - 330 m)
Two sizes: 1 (2): The cowl measures 60cm (67cm) / 23.5” (27.5”) in circumference and 35cm (37cm) / 13” (14”) in height.
English
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This cowl was inspired by the beauty of the amazon rain forest, and the diversity of natural life it contains. The Macaw Cowl is the first pattern inspired by ancient and natural wonders of the world, which aims to foreground the natural wonders - with the intention of fostering a sense of gratitude for the world that we live in.

Materials:
• One 4mm / US size 6 circular needle, 60cm / 24” in length, or size needed to obtain gauge.
• One 3.75mm / US size 5 circular needle, 60cm / 24” in length, or one size smaller than needed to meet the required gauge.
• 2 Stitch markers, optional, one of which is used to mark the beginning of round.
• Tapestry needle for sewing in threads.
• Blocking materials.
• Worsted weight yarn in two colours, approximately 192m (230m) / 166yds (210yds) of the Main Colour and approximately 120m (145m) / 131yds (159yds) of the Contrast Colour. The sample is shown in size 1 and is worked in Malabrigo Washted - 100% Superwash Merino Wool, 192m / 210yds per 100g, in colourways Arco Baleno (Main Colour) and Natural (Contrast Colour).

Size:
Two sizes: 1 (2): The cowl measures 60cm (67cm) / 23.5” (27.5”) in circumference and 35cm (37cm) / 13” (14”) in height.

Gauge:
22 stitches and 26 rows = 10cm / 4” in stranded knitting, worked with larger needles in the round and blocked.