Oystercatcher by Chelsea Berkompas

Oystercatcher

Knitting
August 2015
DK (11 wpi) ?
20 stitches and 16 rows = 4 inches
in lace stitch pattern
US 9 - 5.5 mm
US 10½ - 6.5 mm
240 - 246 yards (219 - 225 m)
22" from smallest point (CO) to widest point (BO)
English
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Oystercatcher is a triangle shaped fringed cowl - the ultimate “throw on and go” accessory! Knit flat, shaped along the sides with the help of yarnovers and finally joined together at the neck, this cowl has an a simple, yet striking lace pattern which is showcased beautifully in the linen/cotton yarn. With its eye catching lace pattern, beautiful drape and the fun fringed edging, Oystercatcher is a multi-season knit that you will return to again and again!

Oystercatcher is one of the four patterns included in the Sidewalk to Seashore collection. Designed in the soft and summery Knit Pick’s Cotlin and inspired by the coast, this collection includes a lace skirt, a twisted racerback vest, an asymmetrical shawl and a fringed triangle cowl. Easy living, no fuss, beach-y summer style - enjoyable to knit and to wear!

Oystercatcher Pattern Info:

MEASUREMENTS:

  • 25” circumference around neck
  • 22” from smallest point (CO) to widest point (BO)

MATERIALS:
Knit Pick’s Cotlin (70% Tanguis cotton, 30% linen; 123 yards/50g)

  • Rocket : 2 balls or approx. 246, yrds

NOTES:
This cowl is knit from the bottom up (or triangle point up) back and forth, increasing along the sides until you reach a certain number of stitches. Then you decrease along the sides in a similar manner, finishing by joining both sides together in the round and working an i-cord BO along the neckline. The fringe is added at the very end.