Moon Link Cowl by Tif Neilan

Moon Link Cowl

Knitting
April 2021
yarn held together
Fingering
+ Fingering
= DK (11 wpi) ?
16 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches
in garter stitch
US 10 - 6.0 mm
US 9 - 5.5 mm
315 - 600 yards (288 - 549 m)
one size
English
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Moon Link is a bandana style cowl (cowldana) worked flat from the bottom up to begin, then joined in the round for completion. This pattern features relaxing garter stitch complimented with a decorative eyelet edging and intermittent eyelet stripes.

Size
22” / 56 cm neck circumference x 23.5” / 61 cm length (post blocking)

This pattern was designed as part of a collaboration with Lavender Lune Yarn Co to bring awareness to and raise money for the foundation, Black Home Birth Initiative. Kits are available from Lavender Lune Yarn Co and can be purchased here

Materials
Suggested Yarn - Lavender Lune 80/20 Fingering Weight, 2-ply 80% Superwash Merino / 20% Nylon, 400 yards / 366 meters per 100 grams

Yarn Requirements
Option A - Fingering Weight held double
Two colors (to be held together throughout) to create a marl.
Color 1: 300 yards / 274 meters
Color 2: 300 yards / 274 meters

Option B – One color DK Weight
Color 1: 315 yards / 288 meters

Suggested Needles

  • US 10 / 6 mm, 16” / 41 cm circular needles or size needed for gauge
  • US 9 / 5.5 mm or one size smaller than main, 16” / 41 cm circular needles

Notions
Distinct BOR marker + 2 additional markers
Removeable marker to denote RS of work
Darning needle to weave in ends
Blocking mat and pins

Gauge Information
* 16 sts / 32 rows per 4” worked flat in garter stitch on US 10 / 6 mm, before blocking

This is an advanced beginner or intermediate level pattern.