Tadaima by Thien-Kieu Lam

Tadaima

Knitting
October 2021
Sport (12 wpi) ?
29 stitches and 34.5 rows = 4 inches
in Arrow motif
US 3 - 3.25 mm
230 yards (210 m)
One size
low vision format available
English
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Accessibility: This pattern includes an additional digital pdf in an easy-to-read format. The easy-to-read format is written in 22 point sans serif font (Arial) in all black text, in a single column. It has no italics. All of the directions are fully written out, and fewer abbreviations are used. No charts are used for this version.

The Tadaima cowl is worked in the round with twisted rib hems and an arrow motif created with twisted stitches. Home can be many places, and the bidirectional arrows reflect the way we travel back and forth among the places we love and call home.

Pattern includes both charted and written instructions. Techniques required: knitting in the round, twisted stitches.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

One size
Circumference: 21” / 53.5 cm
Length: 9” / 23 cm

YARN

Approximately 230 yds / 211 m in sport weight yarn

Shown in Cashmere People Yarns Cashgora Sport (100% cashgora; 302 yds / 276 m per 3.5 oz / 100 g skein). Color: Glacial; 1 skein

GAUGE

29 sts x 34.5 rnds = 4” / 10 cm over Arrow Motif, after blocking

NEEDLES

US 3 / 3.25 mm circular needle, 20” / 50 cm long

Adjust needle size as necessary to obtain correct gauge after blocking.

NOTIONS

stitch marker
tapestry needle

Tech editing: Dawn Catanzaro
Photography: Bret Lovetro