Diamond X Cowl by Kim Shaffir

Diamond X Cowl

Knitting
February 2022
both are used in this pattern
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
23 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches
in color work chart after blocking
US 3 - 3.25 mm
US 5 - 3.75 mm
490 - 500 yards (448 - 457 m)
One Size
English
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Dig into your stash and grab a solid skein and a contrasting skein of variegated for this easily memorized colorwork cowl. The sample is knit in Magpie Fibers’ Domestic Fingering and Spincycle Dyed In The Wool but you can choose any fingering or sport solid and variegated that matches gauge. Knit in the round, this is a quick knit for yourself or for a last-minute gift!

PATTERN DETAILS

YARN:
• 360 yds (329 m) fingering or sport weight yarn
(160 yds MC/200 yds CC)
• Featured Yarn:
MC: Magpie Fibers - Domestic Fingering
100% Superwash Merino; 400 yds (366 m)
per 100 grams - Follow You Into The Dark
CC: Spincycle – Dyed In The Wool
100% Superwash Wool; 200 yds (183 m)
Shades Of Earth

NEEDLES
• US 3 (3.25 mm) circular needle/length 24”
• US 5 (3.75 mm) circular needle/length 24” or size needed to obtain gauge
GAUGE
• 24 sts x 30 rnds over 4” (10 cm) in color chart, in the round, with needle size, after blocking
• While gauge is not critical, varying gauges will affect yardage.

NOTIONS
• Stitch Markers
• Darning/Tapestry Needle

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
• 11 wide x 13 long (28 x 33 cm) after blocking

This pattern has been tech edited by Jenna Sargent