Crimpled by Hattie Tavares

Crimpled

Knitting
March 2018
Light Fingering ?
20 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch, unblocked
US 5 - 3.75 mm
US 7 - 4.5 mm
425 - 510 yards (389 - 466 m)
Cowl Body:50(60) inches long and 17.5(17.5) inches wide (stretched and blocked)
English

I prefer longer cowls that can be doubled up for extra warmth, but unwrapped for indoor wear. This design in two sizes (petite/tall) uses a stitch pattern which is very open in appearance, but also has a lot of body; it falls into airy folds that capture light and warmth around the face and neck. The accent band has dual function, adding a little extra style whether the cowl is worn single or double and helping to hold the doubled cowl in place. I thought the name ‘Crimpled’ was a fun word to describe the texture of the cowl when it’s gathered into the accent band.Substituting yarn and/or needles may result in an overall variation in size, drape, and yardage requirement.

Sample shown in petite size and knit in Bare Naked Wools Hempshaugh Lace, color Kasha.

Bare Naked Wools Hempshaugh yarn and pattern kit available here