Shocktopus by Kim McBrien Evans

Shocktopus

Knitting
May 2024
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
US 4 - 3.5 mm
360 - 718 yards (329 - 657 m)
Check notes for all measurements
English
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Shocktopus uses my signature Optical Delusion technique to create waves of colour to keep you both warm and stylish.
It’s designed to use a single skein of variegated yarn with long colour repeats (18 to 25 cm / 7 to 10 inches), or non-variegated skeins in multiple colours:
• Version 1: Single colour, using long variegated colourways
• Version 2: Three colours, using semi-solid, tonal, or gradient colourways
• Version 3: Multicolour cowl, using 2 or more colourways; can be a mix of variegated and semi-solid colourways

With two different cast on / bind off treatments, three circumferences, and variable heights, the possibilities for customizing this cowl pattern are endless.
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FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

Small (Large, Infinity)
Circumference: 76 (102, 152) cm / 30 (40, 60) inches
Height: Height is variable. I recommend a minimum of 20 cm / 8 inch. 
YARN AMOUNTS  
Yarn amounts assume a minimum 20 cm / 8 inch height. when using a sock weight yarn with yardage of 366 m / 400 yds or more, you should be able to get a maximum height between 25 and 31 cm /10 and 12 inches.

All versions: 329 (439, 657) m / 360 (480, 718) yds total

VERSION 1 - Single colour: minimum 329 (439, 657) m / 360 (480, 718) yds total 
VERSION 2 - Three colour: MC1 & MC2 - 183 (275, 366) m /200 (300, 400) yds each; CC - 92 (137, 183) m / 100 (150, 200) yds
VERSION 3 - Multicolour: MC - 229 (298, 366) m /250 (325, 400) yds; CC - 160 (206, 275) m / 175 (225, 300) yds