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A variety of small delicately coloured motifs on a forest green background make up this cozy neck cowl. The colour scheme is one of stillness and tranquility. I named this Sessen which is Old English for “to grow calm”.

Difficulty - Advanced Beginner

Skills used - Knitting in the round, colourwork

Sizes - One size

Finished measurements
Circumference: 62 cm / 25 inches unstretched; 88 cm / 35 inches stretched
Height: 32.5 cm / 12.75 inches

Gauge – blocked
9 stitches and 11 Rows = 5 cm / 2 inches in stockinette in the round on US 10 (6 mm) needles

Approximate yardage
Main Colour (MC) est. 121 g / 4.3 oz. (163 m / 178 yds)
Contrast Colour 1 (CC1) est. 6 g / .21 oz. (9 m / 10 yds)
Contrast Colour 2 (CC2) est. 11 g / .39 oz. (15 m / 16 yds)
Contrast Colour 3 (CC3) est. 12 g / .42 oz. (16 m / 17 yds)
Contrast Colour 4 (CC4) est. 4 g / .14 oz. (6 m / 7 yds)
Contrast Colour 5 (CC5) est. 7 g / .25 oz. (10 m / 11 yds)

Yarn Used
Main Colour (MC) Patons Shetland Chunky 135 m / 100 g (148 yds / 3.53 oz), 2 balls. Colour 3206 Bottle Green. Any currently available Bulky (#5) yarn with similar yardage may be substituted.
Contrast Colour 1 Patons Beehive Shetland Chunky (CC1) 75 m / 50 g (82 yds / 1.76 oz), 1 ball. Colour 2103 Beige. Any currently available Bulky (#5) yarn with similar yardage may be substituted.
Contrast Colour 2 Pingouin Confortable Sport (CC2) 70 m / 50 g (77 yds / 1.76 oz), 1 ball. Colour 043 Mustard. Any currently available Bulky (#5) yarn with similar yardage may be substituted.
Contrast Colour 3 Patons Shetland Chunky (CC3) 135 m / 100 g (148 yds / 3.53 oz), 1 ball. Colour 3128 Sea Ice. Any currently available Bulky (#5) yarn with similar yardage may be substituted.
Contrast Colour 4 Red Heart Shetland Chunky (CC4) 73 m / 50 g (80 yds / 1.76 oz), 1 ball. Colour 8707 Pink. Any currently available Bulky (#5) yarn with similar yardage may be substituted.
Contrast Colour 5 Red Heart Shetland Chunky (CC5) 73 m / 50 g (80 yds / 1.76 oz), 1 ball. Colour 8703 Grey. Any currently available Bulky (#5) yarn with similar yardage may be substituted.

Needles - US 10 (6 mm) circular, 56cm /22” long, or size needed to obtain gauge

Notions - Stitch markers, tapestry needle