The Morning Star Cowl was originally designed for our 2021 Celestial Countdown. A combo of an odd number of mini skeins and 1 full size skein. The story of Iipissoōwa”tsis and Morning Star is one of my favorite Blackfeet creation stories. You can find a version of the story here. The cowl is knit in the round!

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Fingering Weight Version
Size - Regular (Long)
Measurements (after blocking)
Circumference: 21” / 53.5 cm (all sizes)
Length: 12 (14.25)” / 30.5 (36) cm wide
Needles
Ribbing: US Size 3 / 3.25 mm - 16” / 40 cm circ.
Body: US Size 3 / 3.25 mm - 16” / 40 cm circ.
Gauge (in the round, in pattern)
Stitch Gauge: 28 sts/4 inches/10 cm
Row Gauge: 16 sts/4 inches/10 cm
Yarn:
Farmer’s Daughter Fibers Squish Fingering
100% SW Merino (438 yards/100 g)
MC: 1 full skein
Farmer’s Daughter Fibers Pintler Sock
75% SW Merino, 25% Nylon (Mini skein: 92
yards/20g)
MS: 9 (11) mini skeins

DK VERSION
Size - Regular (Long)
Measurements (after blocking)
Circumference: 22” / 56 cm (all sizes)
Length: 13 (15)” / 33 (38) cm long
Needles
Ribbing: US Size 4 / 3.5 mm - 16” / 40 cm circ.
Body: US Size 5 / 3.75 mm - 16” / 40 cm circ.
Gauge (in the round, in pattern)
Stitch Gauge: 24 sts/4 inches/10 cm
Row Gauge: 16.5 sts/4 inches/10 cm
Yarn
Farmer’s Daughter Fibers Pintler DK
75% SW Merino, 25% Nylon (Full skein: 245
yards/100 g; Mini skein: 40 yards/20 g)
MC: 1 full skein
MS: 9 (11) mini skeins

Techniques Used

• Colorwork

• Knitting in the Round