Brick & Mortar by Harry Wells

Brick & Mortar

Knitting
June 2016
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
5 stitches and 10.5 rows = 1 inch
in Brick & Mortar stitch pattern
US 6 - 4.0 mm
US 7 - 4.5 mm
220 - 440 yards (201 - 402 m)
One size, can easily be made longer
English
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Long or short, cotton or linen, the Brick & Mortar Cowl is a versatile piece that uses simple techniques to create an eye catching design. Knit your Brick & Mortar cowl with the soft Sanibel & Sandpiper from Classic Elite, or the lustrous Lino from Lang Yarns. Both versions can be easily adjusted for the size you prefer.

SKILL LEVEL
Intermediate-Beginner

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Sanibel & Sandpiper: 5” x 31” circumference.
Lino: 6.5” x 28” circumference.
(Cowl size can be easily adjusted)

YARN
1 ball Sanibel (Color A) and 1 ball Sandpiper (Color B).
Or
1 ball Color A and 1 ball Color B of Lino.
(Note: 2 balls of each color is required if you are making your cowl longer)

NEEDLES
Sanibel & Sandpiper: US Size 6, 24” circular.
Lino: US Size 7, 24” circular.
(Or sizes to meet gauge)

GAUGE
Sanibel & Sandpiper: Approximately 5 sts and 10.5
rows = 1” over stitch pattern.
Lino: Approximately 5.25 sts and 11.25 rows = 1”
over stitch pattern. (Unwashed,unblocked)
Meeting gauge is not crucial for this project, but
not meeting gauge may result in not having enough
yarn of Color B.