Cairdín Cowl by La Cave à Laine

Cairdín Cowl

Knitting
May 2018
DK (11 wpi) ?
18 stitches and 18 rows = 4 inches
in 1x1 rib
US 5 - 3.75 mm
US 7 - 4.5 mm
245 - 246 yards (224 - 225 m)
One
English
This pattern is available for €6.50 EUR buy it now

When you buy the pattern for this cowl you will also get a pattern for a matching hat in the same pdf file.

A fun basic set of Cowl and Hat set, perfect for beginners in search of some fun and understanding of basic shapes and techniques. To make the set you will just need 1 skein of Snail Yarn Baby Alpaca + Merino DK.

Yarn
Approx 100 g , 225 m / 246 yd any DK-weight yarn
Sample are knit in:
Snail Yarn Baby Alpaca + Merino DK, 100 g, 50% Alpaca, 50% Merino, colour way Dusty Rose

Needles
3.75 mm (US size 5) AND 4.5 mm (US size 7), 55 cm / 22” circular needles, or size to obtain correct gauge

Tapestry needle to weave in ends

4 stitch markers (here are some I make)

Gauge
18 sts and 18 rows over 10cm / 4” in rib 1x1, washed and blocked.
Gauge is crucial for this project, and it will determine yarn usage and final measurements

Finished Measurement
Hat: circumference, 66 cm / 26”, height 21 cm / 8.25”
Cowl: circumference, 75 cm / 29.5”, height 20 cm / 8”
Hat fits various adult heads due to its elasticity.