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True North cowl is inspired by finding courage in whatever direction life may take you. Knowing who you are, and not trying to be someone else, sticking to your true north. Jennifer Cummings says it best, “Knowing my True North gives me the courage to focus my energy where I believe it should be, not according to what is popular or pleasing to others.” Jennifer Cummings from the book Deliberate Motherhood. To me the stars in this motif look like compasses reminding you to always point to your true north.

Finished Measurements:
Height: 9.5” (24 cm)
Circumference: 27.5” (70 cm)

Yarn: This is just an approximation of the yardage you may need. I did include a 20% to try and accommodate different tensions
MC: 385 yd (352 m) 160g sport weight yarn
CC: 340 yd (310 m) 160g sport weight yarn

Suggested Yarn:
MC: Quince & Co.- Chickadee Organic Heathers, 164yd (150m) 50g 100% Organic Wool
samples knit in Iceland & Kuliem’s Gull

CC: Spincycle Yarn- Dyed in the Wool, 200yd (182m) 50g 100% Superwashed American Wool, 2 Skeins
samples knit in Lapis & The Saddest Place

Needle Size:
US 5 (3.75mm) 16” circular or whatever size is needed to meet gauge

Gauge:
22 sts x 26 rnds in colorwork knit in the round, blocked
Gauge is not crucial for this project but will affect final measurements and yardage

Notions:
Crochet hook, waste yarn for provisional cast on, stitch markers, tapestry needle, extra set of needles for Kitchener stitch, blocking wires & pins, fishing line or embroidery thread for lifelines (optional)

Techniques used in this cowl: I provide video tutorials for most of these skills in the pattern
Provisional CO
Stranded colorwork knitting
Back ladder Jacquard for catching long floats
Knitting in the round
Adding a twist to your cowl (optional)
Kitchener stitch in the round

I am aware everyone has different yarn budgets and some may not be able to afford the yarn I knit with. Included in the patterns and below is a small list of affordable yarns that would look amazing in this pattern.

Cloudborn- Superwash Merino Sport Twist $4.49/200 yds = $0.02/yd
Knit Picks- Wool of the Andes Sport $3.79/137 yds = $0.02/yd
Cascade Yarn- 220 Sport $5.50/164 yds = $0.03/yd
Cascade Yarns- 220 Superwash Sport $6.50/136 yds = $0.04/yd
Quince & Co.- Chickadee $10/181 yds = $0.5/yd

Contrast Color - Sport weight
Berroco Millefiori Light$16/350 yds = $0.04/yd
Cascade yarns- Longwood Sport Stripe $15.5/273 yds = $0.05/yd
Cascade Yarns- Venezia Sport Miltis $18/307 yds = $0.05/yd
Schoppel Wolle- Ambiente $13.5/170 yds = $0.07/yd
Malabrigo- Finto $15.49/200 yds = $0.07/yd