Epyllion by Jul LeCours

Epyllion

Knitting
February 2021
Super Bulky (5-6 wpi) ?
9 stitches and 10 rows = 4 inches
in garter stitch
US 13 - 9.0 mm
10.0 mm (N/P)
90 - 120 yards (82 - 110 m)
one size
English
This pattern is available as a free Ravelry download

DESCRIPTION
ancient greek for “little epic,” epyllion knits up very quickly on a snowy day! it is worked flat in garter stitch on two needles, shaped with short rows, and joined with a decorative three-needle bind off. this quick project is perfect for the intermediate knitter or adventurous beginner! :)

fun fact it’s inspired by a character (niamh) in a play i wrote and animated with paper dolls (if this is bad don’t tell me) which you can watch here :)

DIMENSIONS
neck circumference ~ 17”
neck edge to shoulder ~ 10”
shoulder edge circumference ~ 48”

You can add more repeats as needed to create a larger circumference (the brown example has 12 repeats instead of 11).

MATERIALS
116 yd (106 m) super bulky wool
3 straight needles - US 13 (9.0 mm)
10.0 mm crochet hook
tapestry needle

SKILLS
knit stitch, wrap & turn, picking up stitches, three needle bind-off, slip stitch (crochet).

for personal use only.

the pattern is available for free but if you’d like to support my work you may make a contribution via my paypal - i’m a college student!