Watershed Cowl by CG Design

Watershed Cowl

Knitting
September 2016
Bulky (7 wpi) ?
16 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette
US 9 - 5.5 mm
145 - 300 yards (133 - 274 m)
Adult Small (Adult Large)
English
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A bulky, lacy, oversized cowl in 2 sizes, inspired by our local urban forest. Pattern is both written and charted. Includes link to tutorial on working a yarn over between a knit and purl and purl and knit.

Choose a size based on how big and cozy you like your cowl, and also take a look below at the notes on substituting yarns will different gauges (dk to aran). Finished measurements below.

Yarn
1 skein, Cascade Ecological Wool (Bulky weight; 100% Natural Peruvian Wool; 478 yards (437 meters) and 250 grams (8.82 oz)

Needles
5.5mm/US9, 16 (24) inch circular knitting needle. Adjust needle size for correct gauge

Notions
Stitch markers, tapestry needle

Gauge
16 stitches and 24 rows over 4 inches/ 10 centimeters in stockinette

To Fit
Adult Small (Adult Large). Shown in Adult Large

Finished Measurements
20 (28) inches in circumference, 8.5 (13.5) inches tall / 51 (71) centimeters in circumference, 21.5 (34) centimeters tall


Yarn Substitutions

Aran Weight (4.5 stitches and 6 rows per inch)

Small Size
17.5 inches in circumference
8 inches tall

Large Size
25 inches in circumference
13.5 inches tall

Worsted Weight (5 stitches and 6.5 rows per inch)

Small Size
16 inches in circumference
7.5 inches tall

Large Size
22.5 inches in circumference
12.5 inches tall

DK Weight (5.5 stitches and 7.5 rows per inch)

Small Size
14.5 inches in circumference
6.5 inches tall

Large Size
20.25 inches in circumference
11 inches tall