Description

A soft, buttoned cowl in two sizes (S/L) to match theTweed Set Mitts, knit in a subtle houndstooth textured fabric, that can be worn in several directions, depending on how the buttons are placed. Feminine in a pastel colorway, this piece easily transitions to a menswear favorite when knit in a neutral or undyed shade. Choosing a luster wool yarn or a blend with some silk will enhance the cowls subtle texture. This project is a relaxing knit, perfect for a beginneror spectator knitting for the more experiencedthat produces a sophisticated finished look.

Shown here: small cap knit in Sincere Sheep Luminous, colorway Hathor’s Gem, with Moving Mud custom buttons

Matching Motifs:Natty Cap, Tweed Set

Suggested Yarns:Bare Naked WoolsStone Soup DK,Better Breakfast DK,Targhee Tango Sport,Confection Sport,Modern Deco Sport,Finn Dandy 3-ply Sport,Chebris Sport,Shetlandia Sport,or any soft DK/light worsted yarn that knits to pattern gauge.Substituting yarn and/or needles will result in an overall variation in size and drape.

Finished Size:24(33) inches in length and 8 inches in height (blocked)

Yarn Requirements:200(250) yards

Buttons:4 flat buttons that are approximately .375 inch in diameter

Gauge:22 sts and 30 rows = 4 inches in stockinette on larger needles

Needles:
size 5US (3.75 mm) or size to obtain correct gaugesize 3US (3.25 mm) or .5 mm smaller than gauge needle