sandstone by ash alberg

sandstone

Knitting
September 2016
Bulky (7 wpi) ?
12 stitches and 22 rows = 4 inches
in main body stitch, worked in the round, blocked
US 10½ - 6.5 mm
359 yards (328 m)
height: 10" (25.5cm); circumference: 60" (152.5cm)
English
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sandstone is plentiful on the bay of fundy’s shores. it is also incredibly satisfying to break apart between your fingers. this bulky cowl will protect you from the biting ocean winds, and reflect the layering effects of the tough and gentle sandstone.

needles: US 10.5 (6.5mm) 32” (80cm) circular needles, or size needed to obtain gauge

yarn: 359 yards (328 metres), 188g of bulky weight wool
sample shown in cascade eco+ (100% wool, 478 yards 437 metres, 250g) x 1 skein

notions: stitch marker

gauge: 12 stitches x 22 rounds = 4” (10cm), over main body stitch, worked in the round, blocked