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Japanese Crane Cowl
Cranes are believed to live for a thousand years and inhabit the land of the immortals. They symbolize longevity and good fortune. Paper cranes have come to symbolize peace and it is thought if a person folds 1000 paper cranes, a wish will be granted. I just think cranes are beautiful and graceful, especially if spied while in flight. Two sizes for this cowl, Tighter and Looser. Knit in worsted weight yarn.
NOTE: In photos, the yarns are Malabrigo Rios in Magenta (CC) and Cascade 220 Superwash Merino in White (MC). Some folks don’t want to combine 2 different yarns so suggestions for colors in same brands are provided below.
Materials: (photos show Cascade in White, Rios in Magenta)
Cascade 220 Superwash Merino Worsted: Raspberry (MC) White (CC) Malabrigo Rios Superwash Merino: Magenta (MC) Pearl (CC) (very pale grey)
MC (125, 140 ) yds / ( 114, 128 ) m CC ( 90, 110 ) yds / ( 82, 101 ) m
US Size 7 / 4.5 mm 26 inch Circular needles or size needed to obtain gauge
12 Stitch Markers Sharp Darning Needle
Gauge: 20 sts X 25 rows = 4 in / 10 cm in stranded colorwork, blocked
if you get fewer rows per inch than above, add more rows of MC before beginning chart to keep finished height on track.
Finished Circumference: ( 22, 24 ) in / ( 56, 61 ) cm
Finished Height: ( 9.5, 9.5 ) in / ( 24, 24 ) cm
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