Tapas means “penance” or “heat/warmth” in Sanskrit/Hindi.

Bright and light, soft and drapey, the Tapas Cowl combines twisted stitches, cables and lace into a single textured piece. Knit in a merino/silk blend, the cowl is a perfect accessory for that little bit of warmth you need on those cooler days of spring, fall or mild winter.

Finished Measurements:
Circumference of 24” 61 cm and height of 9” 22.5 cm, after wet blocking.

Yarn:
Malabrigo Yarn Silky Merino (100% Merino; 150 yards 137 meters/50 grams): Topaz (2 balls)
The sample used approx. 160 yards 145 m/53 grams.

Needles:
US 6 (4 mm): 24” (61 cm) circular
Or size needed to obtain gauge.

Notions:
Removable stitch markers, cable needle (optional), tapestry needle or crochet hook to weave in ends, blocking pins or wires.

Gauge:
20 sts and 30 rnds = 4” (10 cm) in St st. 21 sts and 30 rnds = 4” (10 cm) in cable & lace patt, blocked

Techniques:
5-st cables, knit and purl decreases, knitting in the rnd, long tail cast on, yarnovers.