Yarn
Version 1
Knit by Numbers (DK; 62m per 25g)
1 x 100g skein of darkest shade (MC)
2 x 25g mini-skeins in other 5 shades (CCS)
MC: KBN 56, CC1: KBN 57, CC2: KBN 58, CC3:
KBN 59, CC4: KBN 60, CC5: KBN 61.
Version 2
Alpaca Supreme (4ply; 333m per 100g)
MC: Anthracite; 1 skein
CC1: Spinel; 1 skein
CC2: Quartz; 1 skein
Please be aware that our mini skeins do not have batch numbers. Rest assured, however, that we do do our very best to ensure that each and every batch of yarn is as identical as possible.
Finished Measurements
Version 1
A – Circumference: 144cm / 56.75”
B – Depth: 22cm / 8.75”
Version 2
A – Circumference: 144cm / 56.75”
B – Depth: 18cm / 7”
This cowl is one of the four patterns in The Annual (issue two). Click here to order your copy.
Gauge
Version 1
7cm / 2.75” wide for 1 pattern repeat (10 sts) x 3.75cm / 1.5” deep for initial 6 Rnds (including starting chain), after blocking. Use MC for your gauge swatch.
Version 2
6cm / 2.25” wide for 1 pattern repeat (10 sts) x 3cm / 1.25” deep for initial 6 Rnds (including starting chain), after blocking. Use CC1 or CC2 for your gauge swatch.
Hooks & Notions
Version 1
5mm (US H/8) crochet hook for starting chains
4.5mm (US 7) for rest of project.
Version 2
4.5mm (US 7) crochet hook for starting chains
4mm (US G/6) for rest of project.
Always use a hook size that results in the correct gauge after blocking.
3 stitch markers
Pattern Notes
Both versions of the pattern use the same stitch and round repeats. The only differences between the two versions are the numbers of starting chains and colour changes. The pattern is made up of treble (double in US terminology) crochet stitches, with the placement of front post trebles and back post trebles creating the textured rectangles. For both versions, you will be creating a long starting chain, and you may find it easier to place a marker every 50 chains.
