Hephaestion is a simple rib cowl. My “twist” in this design is knitting 2 strands held together, but of course you can just use DK/worsted instead.

Although I have never knitted with strands held together and was afraid to drop stitches all over the place, my fellow knitters encouraged me during the Nimara & Japarta: Knit-A-Thon 2020. I thought - combining the two fingering weight yarns creates my own variegated worsted yarn. Ha. That will be interesting. So, here I come.

The possibilities are endless. You can think of different sets of yarn weight, colors and solid vs. variegated yarns to create your very own. Be careful to choose a needle size, too. It will create a different texture; firm or fluffy.

During the pandemic year 2020, I have read several books about Alexander the Great. Hephaestion is his best friend and most trusted high-ranking officer.

Also check out Ptolemy, a textured cowl pattern.

Skills required: k, p

Samples:
CO100
Finished size: 9” high x 18” circumference (23cm x 46cm) when not stretched
Yarn: String Theory Hand Dyed Yarn Caper Sock (80% Merion, 10% Nylon, 10% Cashmere goat, 400 yards/113g, Haze) 140 yards/128m used.
String Theory Hand Dyed Yarn Tinker Island Fingering (100% Merino, 425 yards/115g, Graphite) 153 yards/140m used.
Needles: Size US 8 (5.0 mm) circular or DPN
Gauge (knitted in round): 9 stitches and 11 rounds = 2”/5cm in Stockinette stitch

CO200
Finished size: 7” high x 48” circumference (18cm x 121cm) when not stretched
Yarn: Anzula Cloud (80% Merion, 10% Nylon, 10% Cashmere goat, 575 yards/114g) 230 yards/210m each in Mulberry and Shiitake used.
Needles: Size US 9 (5.5 mm) circular or DPN
Gauge (knitted in round): 7 stitches and 14 rounds = 2”/5cm in Stockinette stitch

My group, “Nimara & Japarta” has a thread for this pattern. Please join and exchange ideas.

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