The Dominga Cowl by Yessy Barreto

The Dominga Cowl

Knitting
September 2021
both are used in this pattern
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
25 stitches and 34 rows = 4 inches
in eyelet pattern
US 2½ - 3.0 mm
312 - 315 yards (285 - 288 m)
One size
English
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Cowls are one of my favorite accessories to wear. The Dominga Cowl is so elegant featuring a Picot edging, eyelets and lace.

SUGGESTED YARN:
For the Child version: Harvest Fingering from Urth Yarns (435 yds/ 440 m; 3.5 oz/ 100 g):
Blueberry Colorway.
For the Adult version: Hand dyed, self-striping Extrafine Superwash Merino (435 yds/ 440 m;
3.5 oz/ 100 g).
For the Adult faded version: Malabrigo sock yarn (440 yds/ 402 m; 3.5 oz/ 100g)

YARN
For the Child Version: 260 yds/ 40 g/ 1.4 oz fingering weight yarn
For the Adult version: 312 yds/ 72 g/ 2.5 oz fingering weight yarn
For the Faded version: 168 yds/ 1.5 oz for MC and 74 yds/ 0.6 oz for CB

SUGGESTED NEEDLES
Size US 2½ / 3.0 mm - 16” / 40cm circular

TECHNIQUES
Knit
Decreasing
Knitting in the round
Changing colors
Lace knitting

Working on this piece is so engaging and it includes 3 versions:

  • A child version
  • An Adult version
  • A Faded adult version

MEASUREMENTS:

  • Adult circumference: 27 1/2” (69.8 cm) Height: 16 1/4” (41.9 cm) after blocking
  • Child circumference: 24” (61 cm) Height: 8” (20.3 cm) after blocking

NOTIONS

  • 8 stitch markers
  • Tapestry needles
  • Scissors

Two tutorials are included to guide you to knit the Picot edge and jogless stripes.