Adventures in Gauge: cowl by Susan Gehringer

Adventures in Gauge: cowl

Knitting
May 2015
Bulky (7 wpi) ?
3 stitches = 1 inch
in slipped stitch rib, slightly stretched
US 10 - 6.0 mm
150 yards (137 m)
one size
English

This pattern contains instructions for the cowl, hat, and cuff (all in one pattern).

In a series of blog posts, Adventures in Gauge, we explore the same pattern on the same number of stitches with the same knitter but change up the yarn and needles to achieve different gauge. This is the companion pattern to the blog posts.

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Finished Measurements: 30” circumference x 5-8” h

Yarn: bulky weight

Yardage: 150 yds / 135 m

Shown in: Noro Furisode.

Needles: 20” US 10 / 6mm circular

Notions: Tapestry needle

Gauge: 3½ sts = 1” / 2.5cm in pattern stitch, relaxed