Waddles by Tanya Thomann

Waddles

Knitting
July 2016
DK (11 wpi) ?
24 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches
in unblocked garter stitch
US 6 - 4.0 mm
300 - 350 yards (274 - 320 m)
one size
English
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Skills needed: Cast on, knit, decrease, pick up stitches, bind off

Description of pattern: This simple, mitered cowl allows the knitter to use small bits of hand painted yarn or combine several solids to play with color. It’s like a coloring book that you can wear!

Waddles was designed to work with the Dinner Party series of yarns dyed by cjkoho Designs based on work by Judy Chicago celebrating the accomplishments of women in history, although it will look lovely in any DK weight yarn.

It is named for Charleszetta (Mother) Waddles whose mission was to “feed the hungry and clothe the naked.” Mother Waddles began the mission in her home, growing over time to serve more than 90,000 people annually. Once you’ve made a cowl for yourself or someone you love, I’ll bet Mother Waddles would be thrilled if you made another to donate to someone in need. They work up so quickly, you might want to make two or three!

To learn more about Charleszetta Waddles, search for her at the Michigan Women’s Historical Center and Hall of Fame http://bit.ly/2agc1fk

To learn more about The Dinner Party, find information at Judy Chicago’s website http://bit.ly/1e8jlcy

SIZE
One size

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Width: 8.5” 
Length: 24” around

MATERIALS
MC cjkoho Designs Boyne BFL (182 m/59 gm skein) or Ontonagen Polworth/Silk (182/m per 62 gm skein)
Color: Chalice Gold 1 skein
CC cjkoho Designs Boyne BFL (46 m/15 gm skein) or Ontonagen Polworth/Silk (46 m/16 gm skein)
Colors: Hatshepsut 1 skein, Artemisia Gentileschi 1 skein, Anne Hutchinson 1 skein

Alternate Yarn
Sublime Baby Cashmere Merino Silk dk 75% extra fine merino, 20% silk, 5% cashmere; 127yds/116m per 50g ball;
Main color (2 balls): Grey (0276)
Contrasting colors (1 ball each):
Raspberry (0458)
Purple (0406)
Green (0357)

1 set(s) US #6/4.00mm double-point needles
24”inch US #6/4.00mm circular needle

Notions required: Locking stitch marker, darning needle

GAUGE
24 sts/24 ridges = 4” in unblocked garter stitch