The Gingnam is one of eleven engaging patterns from Marlisle: A New Direction in Knitting by Anna Maltz– a beautiful, 160 page, full-colour, litho-printed book packed with photographs, knowledge, anecdotes and opinion to introduce you to the technique of Marlisle. It features 22 interesting yarns from dedicated small-producers while celebrating the breadth of our knitting community. Available from www.annamaltz.com and friendly yarn shops around the world. Launch date 10 February, 2018.

The Gingnam Cowl is easy, yet striking and satisfying to work in the round in two colours of yarn with a good contrast. It is an excellent entry point into Marlisle and shows off the hallmarks of imperceptible round changes and use of just two colours to make patterns that would usually require three.

SIZING
S (M, L)
Designed to be worn with 5cm/2” positive ease, when measuring head around ears.

Circumference: 55 (60, 65)cm/21½ (23½, 25½)”
Depth: 30 (24/30, 24)cm/11¾ (9½, 9½)”

(Measurements clearly illustrated on a schematic drawing in the pattern.)

YARN
Yarn A:** The Little Grey Sheep, British Gotland Aran (aran/worsted; 100% Gotland; 176m/192y per 100g/3½oz)
Natural x 1

Yarn B: Dandelion Yarns, Dandelion Rosy Sport (sport; 100% organic Merino (machine washable); 320m/350y per 100g/3½oz)
Iceberg or Blue Jean x 1

GAUGE
20 stitches x 30 rounds = 10cm x 10cm/4” x 4” over Gingnam stitch pattern after blocking.

SUGGESTED NEEDLES
4.5mm (US7) circular needles, 40cm/16” long. If making size M or L stitches may fit more easily on a 60cm/24” needle.

For more information, see www.annamaltz.com.