The Only Connect Cowl takes its name from the epigraph to E.M. Forster’s Howards End. This pattern was created as part of the Box of Hope Project with Longmont Yarn Shoppe and Handspun Hope. If you have purchased a box you should have received a code to download your pattern.

YARN
1 skein Handspun Hope Organic Angora and Merino Blend
(50% angora/ 50% merino; 230 yds (211 m)/3.53 oz (100g)
Cowl uses approximately 220 yards /200 m sport weight yarn
Sample shown in Cochineal Blush

GAUGE
25 sts and 28 rnds = 4” in Seeded Rib Stitch in the round, unstretched, before blocking
21 sts and 28 rnds = 4” in Seeded Rib Stitch in the round, relaxed after blocking

NEEDLES and NOTIONS
Set of double-pointed needles (DPN’s) or 24-inch circular needle in size needed to obtain gauge
Suggested size: US 7 (4.5 mm)
Set of double-pointed needles or circular needle in one size larger than gauge needle, for stretchy cast on/off Suggested size: US 8 (5.0 mm)
Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain correct gauge
Stitch marker, tapestry needle

FINISHED DIMENSIONS
Unblocked: Circumference: 17 ½ “; Height: 8 ¾ “
Blocked: Circumference: 24”; Height: 8 ¾”