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Tea, Earl Grey, Decaf is a close-fitting cowl inspired by the sartorial choices of everyone’s favourite retired starship captain. Knit from the bottom up, the cowl features a combination of ribbing and a woven cable panel separated by travelling 1x1 diagonal twists.

TECHNIQUES/SKILLS

• knitting in the round
• making knit and purl stitches
• knitting through the back loop
• making cables using four stitches
• making twists using two stitches

SIZE/MEASUREMENTS
One size:

• Height: front: 7.5”/19cm; back: 8.25”/21cm
• Circumference: 20”/51cm

YARN
189 yards (173 meters) / 80 grams (2.8oz) worsted weight yarn that showcases cables well.

NEEDLES & NOTIONS

• 1 US 6/4mm 16”/40cm circular needle, or size necessary to obtain gauge
• cable needle
• stitch markers
• tapestry needle for weaving in ends

GAUGE
All measurements are taken from washed and blocked knitting, unstretched.

• Stockinette, per 4”/10cm: 22 stitches / 27 rows
• Cable motif, per 4”/10cm: 26 stitches / 26 rows
• Ribbing, per 4”/10cm: 23 stitches / 24.25 rows

STITCH PATTERNS
Both charts and written instructions are included for the stitch patterns.

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