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Helmberer Cowl
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This stranded colourwork neck cowl incorporates several leaf-like motifs ~ Helmberer is Old English for “leafy”. The leaves wind their way around the circumference creating an elaborate embellishment. Enhance your winter wardrobe with this cozy knitted cowl.
Difficulty - Advanced Beginner
Skills used - Knitting in the round, stranded knitting
Sizes - One size
Finished measurements:
Circumference: 76 cm / 30 inches unstretched; 92 cm / 36 inches stretched
Height: 33 cm / 13 inches
Gauge – unstretched and unblocked
9 stitches and 11 Rows = 5 cm / 2 inches in lace stitch pattern on US 8 (5 mm) needles
Needles - US 8 (5 mm) circular, 22″ / 56 cm long, or size needed to obtain gauge
Yarn Used:
Main Colour (MC) Excella 2x2 Knitting Worsted 113.2 g (4 oz), 1 ball. Colour Purple. Any currently available Worsted (#4) yarn with similar yardage may be substituted.
Contrast Colour (CC) Kinsie Wool Shops Kinsie Sayelle 100 g (3.5 oz), 1 ball. Colour Blue. Any currently available Worsted (#4) yarn with similar yardage may be substituted.
Approximate yardage:
Main Colour (MC) est. 100 g / 3.5 oz.
Contrast Colour (CC) est. 57 g / 2 oz.
Notions - Stitch markers, tapestry needle
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- First published: October 2020
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- Last updated: December 3, 2022 …
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