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SIZE DIMENSIONS:

Cowl: 70” (178 cm) Long, 35” (89 cm) after assembly; Hood: 20” High x 15” Deep (51 cm x 38 cm), blocked

MATERIALS:

Expression Fiber Arts Buttery Worsted yarn

Shown in color: Take Chances

4 skeins needed.

If that color isn't available, any from this category will work.

NEEDLE:

US size ​​10 (6.0 mm) knitting needles or size needed to obtain gauge

SKILL LEVEL:

Beginner: This pattern is suitable for knitters who are ready to combine knit and purl stitches and joining edges to create a wearable piece.

Notes from the Designer:

This hooded cowl wraps you in warmth with an attached looped scarf. Offsetting 1 x 1 ribbing every four rows creates a richly textured fabric with minimal effort. This beginner-friendly wearable is worked all in one piece with just two seams to sew. The cowl is long enough to loop it twice around your neck for days when you need extra warmth.

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• The sample shown used approximately 770 yds / 705 m total.
• Gauge is not crucial to this project, but will affect yardage and size.
• To work gauge swatch, cast on 24 stitches. Work Rows 1 - 8 of Hood 3 times.
• Blocking really opens up the 1 x 1 ribbing, making 

Designed by Janica York Carter

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Enjoy your knitting!

Chandi

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