Dark Matter Cowl by Cheryl Faust

Dark Matter Cowl

Knitting
March 2024
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
21 stitches and 46 rows = 4 inches
in Chart 2 mosaic pattern, blocked
US 5 - 3.75 mm
US 6 - 4.0 mm
US 7 - 4.5 mm
3.75 mm (F)
200 - 300 yards (183 - 274 m)
One Size
English
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Dark Matter Cowl begins similar to a top-down triangular shawl with an I-cord tab cast-on. After working several rows flat, the ends are joined, and patterning continues in the round to create a bandana style cowl. This method of construction requires no seaming.

The pattern itself includes fully written and charted instructions. I’ve also included several helpful links and diagrams to confidently guide you on your knitting journey.

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F I N I S H E D • D I M E S I O N S
21” / 53.5 cm circumference | 16” / 40.5 cm deep at center front - relaxed, after blocking

Y A R N • R E Q U I R E M E N T S
Approx. 105 g / 250 yd / 229 m of dk or light worsted

  • Color 1 (C1) – Approx. 63 g / 145 yd / 133 m of dk or light worsted
  • Color 2 (C2) – Approx. 42 g / 105 yd / 96 m of dk or light worsted

S U G G E S T E D • Y A R N
Used for Sample:

  • C1 – Spincycle Yarns | Dream State | 100% American Wool Dark Matter (Purple Multi) | 1 skein at 65 g / 150 yd / 137 m per skein
  • C2 – Harrisville Designs Daylights | American Cormo & Wool Caffeine (Natural) | 1 skein at 100 g / 250 yd / 229 m per skein

N E E D L E S • H O O K
Needle A: US 5 / 3.75 mm straight or circular needle
Needle B: US 6 / 4.0 mm circular needle, 32” / 80 cm length
Needle C: US 7 / 4.5 mm circular needle, 32” / 80 cm length
Crochet Hook to match size of Needle A
Cable Needle or Spare Needle to match size of Needle C
(or sizes to obtain gauge)

B L O C K E D • G A U G E
21 sts x 46 rows = 4” / 10 cm
Using Needle C in Chart 2 mosaic pattern, blocked

This pattern has been professionally tech edited and test knit.

ERRATA: Chart 1 on page 15 is correct, however the accompanying written instructions on page 6 for the last five stitches of Chart 1, Row 14 should read: sl1 wyif, k1, sl3 wyif