Geometric Illusion Cowl / Scarf by Tetiana Otruta

Geometric Illusion Cowl / Scarf

Knitting
April 2013
DK (11 wpi) ?
21 stitches and 33 rows = 4 inches
US 6 - 4.0 mm
US 4 - 3.5 mm
490 - 730 yards (448 - 668 m)
Buttoned cowl, Loop cowl, Long scarf. Adjustable.
English Additional languages which are not in the download: Russian
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Geometric Illusion Cowl/Scarf is worked sideways with button band or joined in the round with 3 needle bind off.
Combination of 3 different two color patterns (stripe and slip stitch patterns) create an asymmetric color change illusion and create a personal, unique look every time to be worn.

Pattern is written and charted.

Size:
Cowl: width 9”/23 cm, length 49”/125 cm (twisted twice around a neck).
Long scarf: width 9”/23 cm, length 67”/170 cm
Easily adjustable.
Functional buttons add interest and give the option of wearing cowl as a scarf.

Skills required: knit, purl, slip st, provisional cast-on, 3 needle bind off (for loop cowl only), picking up stitches from edges.

Gauge: 21 sts and 33 rows = 4”/10 cm in garter ridges pattern with larger needle after blocking.

Yarn utilization (DK weight):
for cowl : color A - about 246 yds / 225 m, color B - about 246 yds / 225 m
for long scarf : color A - about 369 yds / 335 m, color B - about 369 yds / 335 m
Cowl shown in Knit Pick Capra (Burnished & Cream colors)