Urbanesca Cowl by Katie Carlson

Urbanesca Cowl

Knitting
February 2020
Aran (8 wpi) ?
18 stitches and 22 rows = 4 inches
US 8 - 5.0 mm
315 - 380 yards (288 - 347 m)
one size fits most - instructions to adjust included
English
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A brick-inspired geometric pattern that you can get creative with! Try going more literal or figurative by playing with color - experiment with solid or variagated yarns to create a unique piece. Choose from ribbed or garter edging, whichever feels more “you”!

As a bonus, the colorwork floats that you carry on the wrong side of the cowl make it even thicker, warmer and more cozy!


YARN AND YARDAGE
Two colors of worsted weight yarn
Color A: 175-210 yards
Color B: 140-170 yards
(The range represents yardage needed for 5 vs. 6 rows of bricks.)

Yarns used in my samples:
- Lion Brand Heartland (Acadia, Great Sand Dunes, Yosemite):
142 g/251 yd
- Plymouth Yarn Encore Colorspun (Black-Red):
100 g/200 yd

NEEDLES AND NOTIONS
Short circular needle, size 8 (between 12” and 18” will work best)
Tapestry Needle
Stitch Marker or scrap yarn

GAUGE
18 stitches/22 rounds = 4 inches (10 cm)

SKILLS

  • Colorwork - carrying two colors in the same row, catching floats along the way
  • Reading a simple chart