Bay Laurel by Wendy Bernard

Bay Laurel

Knitting
August 2019
DK (11 wpi) ?
22 stitches and 26 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette stitch
US 6 - 4.0 mm
US 5 - 3.75 mm
248 yards (227 m)
Cowl – Youth (Adult); Mitts – S (M, L)
English
This pattern is available from yarn.com for $6.00.

Valley Yarns Designer Series presents Bay Laurel, the perfect set for warding off the chill. Knit in Northfield, Bay Laurel is a gorgeous cowl and fingerless mitts set knit with simple colorwork that is as fun to knit as it is to wear. Valley Yarns Northfield is a glorious blend of Merino, baby alpaca, and silk. This yarn has the slightest sheen from the silk, adding sophistication to this superb yarn. The colorwork pattern is in chart form only.

Skill Level: Advanced Beginner

Sizes:

  • Cowl – Youth (Adult)
  • Mitts – S (M, L)

Finished Measurements: Shown in size Adult for Cowl and size S for Mitts

  • Cowl – 19½ (24)” circumference
  • Mitts – 7½ (7½, 8¾)” hand circumference

Yarn Requirements (for both projects): Valley Yarns Northfield (70% Merino Wool/ 20% Baby Alpaca/ 10% Silk; 50g/124yds)

  • MC – 2 balls shown in 01 Natural (1 ball for each project)
  • CC1 – 1 ball shown in 08 Summer Plum
  • CC2 – 1 ball shown in 11 Balsam

Needles:

  • Cowl – US 6 (4.00mm) 16” or longer circular
  • Mitts – US 5 (3.50mm) and US 6 (4.00mm) DPNs

Gauge: 22 sts and 26 rows = 4” in stockinette stitch on US 6 (4.00mm)