Stargazing Cowl by Sam Jane Knits

Stargazing Cowl

Knitting
March 2018
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
23 stitches and 34 rows = 4 inches
in Single Tuck Stitch
US 2½ - 3.0 mm
US 4 - 3.5 mm
394 - 416 yards (360 - 380 m)
English
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Last year I watched the ABC series ‘Stargazing’. Since then I have rediscovered the love of looking up & looking at the stars. I love looking up in my backyard & looking at the positions & trajectory of planets. Many a night, this is where you’ll find me, stargazing. Most summer nights, here I didn’t need to keep my neck warm however once we entered February, I needed a light cowl. The lacy stars & single tuck patterns reminded me of the twinkling stars in the sky. I kept the edge loose with brioche so I didn’t overheat however at the same time, kept my neck & top of chest warm.

Finished Measurements:
Adult: 33cm/13” flat; relaxed circumference 68cm/26.75”, stretched circumference 75cm/29.5”; 35cm/13.75” height

Yarn: Fingering/4ply

Yarnage: Main Colour (MC) 260m/65g
Contrast Colour 1 (CC1) 57.5m/14g
Contrast Colour 2 (CC2) 37.5m/10g
Contrast Colour 3 (CC3) 8m/2g

Shown In: MC Miss Click Clack ‘Fenwick Street Flashmerino’ 85% SW Extra Fine Merino/15% Nylon Favourite 501’s, CC1 Woolfolk ‘Tynd’ 100% Ovis 21 Ultimate Merino ‘11’, CC2 Miss Click Clack ‘Merri Creek Sock Yarn’ 80% Australian SW Merino Wool/20% Nylon Oompa Loompa, CC3 Hedgehog Fibres Sock Yarn 90% SW Merino/10% Nylon Crystal

Gauge: in pattern (single tuck stitch) repeat & blocked:23 stitches & 34 rows = 10 x 10cm

Needles: 60cm/24” US2 or US3/3mm circular, 60cm/24” US4/3.5mm circular. Magic loop or DPN method can be used.

Notions: 1 stitch marker, tapestry needle, row counter