Equilibrium Cowl by Ping Wood

Equilibrium Cowl

Knitting
August 2013
Aran (8 wpi) ?
5 stitches = 1 inch
in main stitch pattern with larger needles
US 5 - 3.75 mm
US 8 - 5.0 mm
436 yards (399 m)
9" x 56" blocked
English
This pattern is available from yarn.com for $5.99.

The Equilibrium Cowl from Valley Yarns is a wardrobe expanding, gender neutral, easy to wear and most of all, easy to knit cowl. Valley Yarn Colrain with its blend of merino and tencel provides the perfect balance for stitch articulation, drape and comfort.

Don’t let the rib pattern intimidate or bore you. The k1,p1 round is offset by an alternating round of k1, slip 1. Simple repetition makes it a great project for knit night gatherings or traveling, when you need a project that does not demand all of your attention. This stitch combination results in attractive stitch pattern on both sides of the cowl.

Finished Measurements:
9” x 56” blocked

Yarn Requirements:
4 sks Valley Yarns Colrain (50% merino/50% tencel, 50 grams/109 yards) color Blue Lapis

Needle(s):
US size 5 (3.75 mm) 32” circular needle;
US size 8 (5 mm) 32” circular needle

Gauge:
5 sts = 1” in mock ribbing pattern with larger needle