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When I came across this neon green vintage acrylic yarn in a local thrift store, it cried out to be used for something special and unique. I paired the bright green with a dark pink vintage acrylic in this playful and contrasting galactic creation. The bright green absolutely screamed “little green men from Mars” and so the Starbeing cowl was born….or rather “landed”. Enjoy this fanciful trip to outer space and rocket your way through this stellar cowl today!

Difficulty - Advanced Beginner

Skills used - Knitting in the round, colourwork

Sizes - One size

Finished measurements
Circumference: 76 cm / 30 inches unstretched; 94 cm / 37 inches stretched
Height: 33 cm / 13 inches

Gauge – blocked
9 stitches and 11 Rows = 5 cm / 2 inches in stockinette in the round on US 8 (5 mm) needles

Approximate yardage
Main Colour (MC) est. 113 g / 4 oz.
Contrast Colour (CC) est. 56 g / 2 oz.

Yarn Used
Main Colour (MC) Vintage Acrylic Worsted (unknown), 1 ball. Colour Bright Green. Any currently available Worsted (#4) yarn with similar yardage may be substituted.
Contrast Colour (CC) Zellers Sayelle 4 Ply Knitting Worsted 50 g (1.76 oz), 2 balls. Colour Hot Pink. Any currently available Worsted (#4) yarn with similar yardage may be substituted.

Needles - US 8 (5 mm) circular, 56cm /22” long, or size needed to obtain gauge

Notions - Stitch markers, tapestry needle