Tapti Cowl by Deirdre Lejeune

Tapti Cowl

Knitting
October 2014
Bulky (7 wpi) ?
12 stitches and 16 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette
US 11 - 8.0 mm
6.5 mm (K)
150 - 170 yards (137 - 155 m)
1 size
English
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When the cold wind starts to blow, transport yourself to exotic India with this ornate cowl. An all over meandering cable design frames lace windows, for an intricate pattern that knits up quickly in bulky yarn. Worked in the round from either charted or written instructions, this insulating cowl will keep you warm and dreaming of sunny climes all winter long.

A matching Tapti hat is available for a coordinated look. Purchase the patterns together in one ebook for a reduced price. If you’ve already purchased one pattern, the pattern price will automatically be deducted from the ebook price at checkout. Challenge yourself with an engaging and gorgeous set this winter that works up quickly so you can dream of India while snuggled in wool.

Gauge:
12 sts and 16 rows = 4” (10 cm) in stockinette stitch.
1 pattern repeat of 8 sts and 14 rounds = 2.5” x 3.5” (6.5 x 9 cm).

Yarn:
2 skeins of Malabrigo Chunky (100% merino) – 104 yd (95 m) per 3.53 oz (100g) in Bobby Blue. Substitute with 172 yd (158 m) of any bulky weight yarn (CYCA#5) with good stitch definition.

Notions:
• US size 11 (8 mm) 24” (60cm) circular knitting needles (or size to obtain correct gauge)
• crochet hook size K/10 ½ (6.5 mm)

Skills needed:
Casting on provisionally; working lace in the round.

Finished size:
22 ½“ (58 cm) in the round and 10 ½ “ (27 cm) high.