The effect of the Coriolis force is an apparent deflection of the path of an object that moves within a rotating coordinate system. The object does not actually deviate from its path, but it appears to do so because of the motion of the coordinate system.

I wanted to recreate this effect for a cowl that is knit in the round. The same stitch pattern is repeated over and over, which should produce linear movement. However, it appears to slant to the right because of the placement of the eyelets.

Many thanks to Lisa Check of Flying Goat Farms for the generous yarn support.

SIZE
One size

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Top Circumference: 12” 30.5 cm.
Bottom Circumference: 15” 38 cm.
Height: 7” 18 cm.

YARN
Flying Goat Farm Zephyrette: 70% Alpaca, 20% Silk, 10% Cashmere; 210 yds 192 m per skein.
Color: Magesty; 1 skein.

NEEDLES
US #6 4.0 mm, or size needed to obtain gauge;
US #4 3.5 mm, or two sizes smaller than gauge needles.
16” 40 cm circular needles for both sizes.

NOTIONS
12 stitch markers (including one to indicate end of round).
Blunt tapestry needle.
Blocking pins, if desired.

GAUGE
16 sts and 30 rnds = 4” 10 cm in stitch pattern after blocking.

REQUIRED SKILLS
Basic knitting skills
Charted instructions
Knitting in the round
Small-Circumference knitting
Stranded colorwork