Into the waves by Gretha Mensen

Into the waves

Knitting
August 2023
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
25 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches
in lace pattern, blocked
US 4 - 3.5 mm
3.5 mm (E)
317 - 328 yards (290 - 300 m)
Approx. 23” (58 cm) circumference x 14“ (35 cm) height.
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INFO
The ocean is a place where many of us feel most at peace. Personally, I love the sound of the waves crashing on the shores of the beach; it never, gets boring. Whether they are small waves whipped up by passing breezes or bold and stormy ones crashing into the beach during high tide, each has its own story. The cascading bands and lines of this cowl are meant to evoke the movement of those waves.

The pattern, which is both fully written out and charted, has a pleasing, intuitive rhythm and lends itself to any variations you may wish to make in the sequence and number of colors and repeats. This cowl is a perfect vacation or carry-along project and it lent itself to maximum playability with colors.

YARN
Madeline Tosh merino light (100 % merino wool), 100 gr-420yds/384m), except CC1.

Sample shown in colors:
MC: 120yds/110m in color Antler.
CC approx. 33yds/30m per color:
CC1: Arctic Wolf (Walk Collection Cottage Merino)
CC2: Silver Fox
CC3: Charcoal
CC4: Rain Water
CC5: Dirty Panter
CC6: Onyx

Or any fingering weight yarn: approx. 317yds (290m) in total.
MC: 120-131yds/110-120m.
CC: approx. 35-38yds/30-35m per color.

MATERIALS
24” (minimum 60 cm) circular needles.
US 4 (3.5 mm)
Crochet hook, US 6 (3.5 mm).
Stitch marker, tapestry needle.

GAUGE - BLOCKED 4” (10 cm)
In lace pattern, 25 stitches x 32 rounds.
A different gauge will affect final size and yardage.

FINISHED DIMENSIONS
Approx. 23” (58 cm) circumference x 14“ (35 cm) height.
My unblocked cowl was approx. 20.5” (52 cm) x 13” (33 cm).

ADJUSTMENTS
Are provided in the pattern, the cowl is easy to adjust.
Different sizes and fits can also be achieved by altering yarn weight and/or needle size(s).


EXTRA: COLORFUL SAMPLE IN SPORT WEIGHT YARN
Instructions are provided in the pattern.

YARN
mYak Tibetan Cloud, 100 gr-328yds/300m.
Tibetan Harmonies | Your Sensory Bundle (25 gr-82yds/75m).
Sample yardage:
MC: 117yds/107m in color Wild Daisy.
CC: approx. 20yds/18m per color.

CC1: Tulipano
CC2: Callicarpa
CC3: Cherry Blossom
CC4: Botton d’oro
CC5: Salvia Argentea
CC6: Ortensia
CC7: Morning Glory

MATERIALS
24” (minimum 60 cm) circular needles.
US 5 (3.75 mm)
Crochet hook, US 6 (3.5 mm).

GAUGE - BLOCKED 4” (10 cm)
In lace pattern, 25 stitches x 32 rounds.

FINISHED DIMENSIONS
Approx. 23.5” (60 cm) circumference 14“ (35 cm) height.
My unblocked cowl was approx. 21” (54 cm) x 13” (33 cm).