Melancia Cowl by Bronwyn Carroll

Melancia Cowl

Knitting
August 2019
DK (11 wpi) ?
20 stitches and 26 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette
US 8 - 5.0 mm
219 - 328 yards (200 - 300 m)
3 SIZES - see blocked measurements in notes
English
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A practical & fun, festive cowl, inspired by the purchase of a fun, indie dyed yarn from a NZ dyer. The colours shout watermelon to many Kiwi Knitters, a delicious refreshing fruit, often enjoyed in NZ over summer, & during the Festive Season. Coincidentally, the colours in the sample also shouted Christmas to me, so another festive design was born. Written instructions, & charts, are both included in this design, suitable for an adventurous beginner, and a fun, quick knit for the experienced.

OPTIONS FOR KNITTING:
1) Knit all in one colour, or, in 2 colours, to highlight the TREES & the STARS.

2) A gradient yarn like my design sample, is a really fun option if you can find one that will work for you.

3) You could also experiment with making your own ‘blend’ of gradient, by combining solid/semi solid yarns left over from other projects.

Blocked Measurements for the 3 sizes included, are:
SIZE 1: WIDTH 50cm/ 19.7’’ x 30cm/12’’ HEIGHT
SIZE 2: WIDTH 60cm/ 23.6’’ x 30cm/12’’ HEIGHT
SIZE 3: WIDTH 70cm/ 27.6’’ x 30cm/12’’ HEIGHT