Antica Cowl by Amy Palmer

Antica Cowl

Knitting
May 2015
Bulky (7 wpi) ?
15 stitches and 20 rows = 4 inches
in charted pattern
US 10 - 6.0 mm
252 yards (230 m)
26¾" circumference and 7" tall
English
This pattern is available from interweave.com for $10.49.

Combine a rustic wool yarn with a soft faux-fur yarn to create a warm and stylish cowl. The wool yarn is worked in the round in a slanting twisted-stitch pattern, then the faux fur is worked in plain stockinette to create a luxurious barrier.

Size 26¾“ circumference and 7” tall
Yarn Rowan Purelife British Sheep Breeds Chunky Undyed (100% British wool; 120 yd 110 m/100 g):
• #951 black welsh (A), 1 skein
Rowan Fur (97% wool, 3% nylon; 66 yd 60 m/50 g):
• #92 brown bear (B), 2 skeins
Yarn distributed by Westminster Fibers.
Gauge 15 sts and 20 rnds = 4” in charted patt
Tools
• Size 10 (6 mm): 24” circular (cir) needle
• Marker (m)
• Cable needle (cn)
• Tapestry needle