Winter Solstice by Tina Fischer

Winter Solstice

Knitting
December 2015
Aran (8 wpi) ?
16.5 stitches = 4 inches
in Basketweave Stitch
US 7 - 4.5 mm
145 yards (133 m)
One Size to fit Women and Men
English
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This highly textured cowl can be worn several ways – depending on the weather and the mood; button it all the way up, or undo a few buttons at top or bottom for flexibility when there’s a rise in temperature, or for indoor wear.

The pattern stitch is a straightforward combo of knitting and purling. Our sample is styled for women, but the cowl would be great on a guy too – maybe with rustic wooden buttons or toggles?

Skills Needed:
Long-tail cast on (CO), knitting (K), purling (P), binding off (BO), picking up and knitting vertical edgings

One Size

Needles:
• Suggested needle size to obtain gauge - a size US 7/4.5 mm, circular, 24” or 29” (used as straight needles – knitting back and forth, not in the round)