Jane Cowl - Grand Loop by Deb Hoss

Jane Cowl - Grand Loop

Knitting
December 2012
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
19 stitches and 26 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette
US 7 - 4.5 mm
465 - 675 yards (425 - 617 m)
11"/ 27.9 cm height by 37(45¾, 53)"/ 94(116.2, 134.6) cm at lower edge tapering to 32(39¼, 45½)"/ 81.3(99.7, 115.6) cm circumference at upper edge.

Jane’s Grand Loop may be worn as a single loop or shoulder wrap, doubling the fun and seasonal usage. It works beautifully as an under-jacket neckline filler. Then once you’ve arrived at your destination, or when warmer days permit, slip it gently around your shoulders for special style.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
11”/ 27.9 cm height by 37(45¾, 53)“/ 94(116.2, 134.6) cm at lower edge tapering to 32(39¼, 45½)”/ 81.3(99.7, 115.6) cm circumference at upper edge.

MATERIALS
Yarn
Shown in Lark yarn by Quince & Co. (100% wool; 134 yds/ 123 m per 50g skein); color – Frost #103; 4(5, 5) skeins, or for comparable yarn, approximately 465(575, 675) yards/ 425(525, 610) m.

Needles
US7/ 4.5mm or size to obtain gauge
• 1 24”/ 60 cm to 32”/ 80 cm circular

Notions
• Stitch markers
• Tapestry needle

GAUGE
19 sts and 26 rows = 4”/ 10.2 cm in Stockinette
19 sts and 29.5 rnds = 4”/ 10.2 cm in Flame Chevron Lace

SKILLS REQUIRED
Long-tail CO, circular knitting, decreasing (ssk, k2tog), increasing (yo), Suspended BO, and blocking.

8 page pdf contains instructions for 3 cowls, photographs, tutorial links, and definitions for relevant abbreviations.