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Flightpath
Flightpath is a mosaic stitch cowl, knitted in the round, with two contrasting colours of DK yarn. The cowl can be worn as a long stylish single loop, or doubled up around your neck to provide cosy warmth.
Yarn
Atelier Yarn Stravaig DK (75% Merino Wool 25% Nylon; 246 yards/225 metres per 100 grams), Colour A - Blush, 1 skein, and Colour B - Cocoa, 1 skein.
Or approximately 492 yards/450 metres of DK/8 ply yarn: 246 yards/225 metres of each Colour A and Colour B.
Needles & Notions
US 5/3.75 mm circular needle, 24-32 inches/61-80 cm long; US 7/4.5 mm circular needle, 24-32 inches/61-80 cm long; Stitch marker.
Gauge
18.5 stitches and 35 rounds per 4 inches/10 cm in mosaic stitch on larger needles (knitted in the round and blocked). Gauge is not crucial but a different gauge will alter the finished size, drape and amount of yarn required.
Finished Measurements
Circumference 52.5 inches/133.5 cm; Height 9.5 inches/24 cm after blocking. Circumference and/or height can be adjusted by adding/subtracting pattern repeats (this will change the amount of yarn required).
Techniques Used/Skills Required
Long tail cast-on;
Knitting in the round/circular knitting;
Mosaic knitting/slipped stitches;
The pattern is fully written out but a chart for the mosaic stitch is also included.
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- First published: June 2017
- Page created: June 5, 2017
- Last updated: May 5, 2022 …
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