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Houndstooth is such an elegant and classic stitch pattern and by knitting with the Mosaic technique it is also incredibly simple.

The Mosaic technique makes it so easy to knit with only knitting one colour per round. If you are new to Mosaic this pattern is a great starting point. For those with more experience it is a fun and relaxing knit with quick results.

There are two sizes to choose from and Reflection is a great way to use up stash yarn, or give you an excuse to visit your LYS.

Measurements after gentle blocking:

1. Height = 20 cm/8”. Neck opening = 52 cm/20” stretches to 66 cm/26”. Bottom edge = 76 cm/30”.

2. Height = 16.5 cm/6.5”. Neck opening = 44 cm/17” stretches to 58.5 cm/23”. Bottom edge = 56 cm/22”.

Gauge:

1. 19 stitches x 25 rounds = 10 cm/4” in stocking stitch on 5.5 mm/US 9 needles.

2. 20.5 stitches x 28 rounds = 10 cm/4” in stocking stitch on 4.5 mm/ US 7 needles.

Yarns used:

Both cowls are knit with Malabrigo Rios. Pure Merino Superwash. 100 grams,192 meters/210 yards. (9 wpi).
Colour (A) 1 skein # 227 Volcan. Cowl # 1 used 44 grams (A) and 38 grams (B).
Colour (B) 1 skein # 625 Coco. Cowl # 2 used 26 grams (A) and 31 grams (B).
The amounts of yarn used are based on my samples for the designs but will depend on the yarn you choose, variations in yarn thickness of each colour, your personal gauge/tension and any changes made.

Needles and Supplies:

Cowl # 1. 5.5 mm/US 9 circular needles 60 cm/24” in length. Or size needed to obtain gauge.
4.5 mm/US 7 circular needles 60 cm/24” in length.
Cowl # 2. 4.5 mm/US 7 circular needles 50 cm/20” in length. Or size needed to obtain gauge.
5.5 mm/US 9 circular needles 50 cm/20” in length.

4 stitch markers one being unique to mark start of round for
cowl # 1.
1 stitch marker for cowl # 2.
Tapestry needle.

Thank you to my test knitters and tech editor who help me to write the best pattern possible.