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The 17th century motifs of diamonds, squares and right-angled hooked motifs on this cowl march their way up the body of this cozy neckwarmer in strict formation. This dense motif has good eye appeal. Efnette is Old English for “to make even or to square up”.

Difficulty - Advanced Beginner

Skills used - Knitting in the round, stranded knitting

Sizes - One size

Finished measurements
Circumference: 63 cm / 24.75 inches unstretched; 85 cm / 33.5 inches stretched
Height: 33 cm / 13 inches

Gauge – unstretched and unblocked
12 stitches and 13 Rows = 5 cm / 2 inches in stockinette in the round on US 6 (4 mm) needles

Approximate yardage
Main Colour (MC) est. 76 g / 2.7 oz. (190 m / 208 yds)
Contrast Colour (CC) est. 35 g / 1.2 oz. (126 m / 138 yds)

Yarn Used
Main Colour (MC) Loops & Threads Joy DK 250 m / 100 g (273 yds / 3.5 oz), 1 ball. Colour JY06 Iris. 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 200 Cotton Candy. 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