Castonitis Cowl by SweaterFreak

Castonitis Cowl

Knitting
January 2023
DK (11 wpi) ?
23 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette stitch blocked
US 5 - 3.75 mm
US 6 - 4.0 mm
230 - 240 yards (210 - 219 m)
Circumference: 21.50” Height: 11”
English
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INSPIRATION
November is the month when I generally get the insatiable desire to cast on all the hats and cowls. Well, this is how this little thing came about!
This stranded graphic cowl is fun to knit, warm to wear and looks timeless. Inspired by pixels falling diagonally, this colorwork is a perfect first time intro project for a colorwork novice - but watch out! You may just get addicted:)

YARN
Retrosaria Brusca – 100% wool; 137 yards (125 meters) per 50 g (1.76 ounces) skein
Color A: 120 yards
Color B: 120 yards
Sample shown in colors A(Color A) and 13C (Color B) – Color A in my sample is cream and Color B is navy

MEASUREMENTS
Circumference: 21.50”
Height: 11”

NEEDLES
US#5/3.75mm - 16”/40cm circular needles
US#6/4.00mm – 16”/40cm circular needles

TOOLS
1 marker, tapestry needle

GAUGE
23 sts/24 rows per 4” square using US#6/4.00 mm needles in Stockinette stitch post blocking or size to obtain gauge

SKILLS & TECHNIQUES
knitting & purling in the round
stranded colorwork
increases and decreases