Askew Cowl by Amanda Kremer

Askew Cowl

Knitting
March 2014
DK (11 wpi) ?
20 stitches and 26 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette Stitch
US 8 - 5.0 mm
300 - 450 yards (274 - 411 m)
Small (short), Large (long)
English
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Askew is a reversible cowl that is knit lengthwise on the bias. This makes it a versatile pattern, allowing the knitter to determine just how long or short they would like it to be. The seaming technique used to graft the ends together is specific to this knit-1-below brioche stitch pattern and therefore virtually invisible.
Silky Merino by Malabrigo Yarn allows for nice flow and drape in the fabric. Warm yet lightweight, this cowl is sure to please!

Sizes
Small (S) and Large (L)
Finished width: 15” (38.1 cm)
Finished length: S 15” (38.1 cm); L 30” (76.2 cm)

Gauge
20 stitches x 26 rows on a dry, unblocked swatch

Difficulty
Advanced: required familiarity with the provisional cast on and especially grafting

Needles
US Size 8 (5.0) circular needle or size needed to achieve gauge

Yarn
Silky Merino by Malabrigo; approximately 2 (3) skeins for Small (Large) @ 150 yards per skein - 50% merino / 40% silk
If you are substituting yarn please use a similar content, due to the fact that the silk allows for the cowl to grow with blocking.