Clustora Cowl by Vikki Perkins

Clustora Cowl

Knitting
October 2021
both are used in this pattern
DK (11 wpi) ?
11 stitches and 12 rows = 2 inches
in Stockinette in the round
US 6 - 4.0 mm
413 - 433 yards (378 - 396 m)
One size.
English
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The 17th century motif on this cowl is reminiscent of wood or stone tracery in medieval churches or convents. Cloisters often had screens or tracery along the colonnade or arcade overlooking the garth or garden. Clustora is Old English for cloister.

Difficulty - Advanced Beginner

Skills used - Knitting in the round, stranded knitting

Sizes - One size

Finished measurements
Circumference: 64 cm / 25 ¼ inches unstretched; 82 cm / 32 ¼ inches stretched
Height: 33 cm / 13 inches

Gauge – blocked
11 stitches and 12 Rows = 5 cm / 2 inches in stockinette in the round on US 6 (4 mm) needles

Approximate yardage
Main Colour (MC) est. 107 g / 3.75 oz. (192.5 m / 210 ½ yds)
Contrast Colour (CC) est. 54 g / 1.9 oz. (194.5 m / 212 ¾ yds)

Yarn Used
Main Colour (MC) Sandnes Duett 90 m / 50 g (98 ½ yds / 1.75 oz), 3 balls. Colour 6533. Any currently available DK (#3) yarn with similar yardage may be substituted.
Contrast Colour (CC) Papatya Cake 540 m / 150 g (590 ½ yds / 5.3 oz), 1 ball. Colour 204 Sunset Over the Ocean. Any currently available DK (#3) yarn with similar yardage may be substituted.

Needles - US 6 (4 mm) circular, 56cm /22” long, or size needed to obtain gauge

Notions - Stitch markers, tapestry needle