Gray Street by Elizabeth Smith

Gray Street

Knitting
November 2015
Bulky (7 wpi) ?
15 stitches and 20 rows = 4 inches
in stitch pattern in the round
US 11 - 8.0 mm
195 - 375 yards (178 - 343 m)
short (long)
English
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A squishy, cozy cowl, perfect for gift making (or for yourself!), Gray Street is knit in the round with bulky-weight yarn (in multi-colors to create a gradient effect) and features a simple, textured twisted rib stitch pattern with options for a short-style or long, infinity-style.

The long version uses 3 colors and the short version uses 2 colors (although you can use more if you prefer). My original Gray Street cowl used shades of neutrals/gray (hence the name!) But your own Gray Street can be “Green Street”, “Blue Street”, “Orange Street” – any color combo you want!

Pattern is full of visual tutorials and includes a tips page, so it’s perfect for more beginner knitters looking to expand their skills beyond the basic knit and purl stitches. Or if you’re a more advanced knitter, you’ll enjoy this as a relaxing project to work on while watching TV or chatting in your knitting group.

PATTERN INFORMATION:

Sizes: short (long)

Gauge: approx 15 sts & 20 rnds = 4”/10 cm in twisted 1x1 rib in the rnd after blocking*
* Exact gauge is not critical. The twisted rib st patt is stretchy (and will expand after blocking) and so exact gauge isn’t crucial (but may impact yarn usage).

Yarn: Bulky weight yarn, shown in Baa Baa Bulky by Ewe Ewe Yarns (100% superwash merino wool; 100g = 132 yds). Quantities listed below.

Short Version (2 colors): approx 195 yds total, broken
down as follows:
• Color A: approx 125 yds, 1 skein.
• Color B: approx 70 yds, 1 skein.

Long Version (3 colors): approx 375 yds total, broken
down as follows:
• Color A: approx 125 yds, 1 skein.
• Color B: approx 125 yds, 1 skein.
• Color C: approx 125 yds, 1 skein.

Colors of Baa Baa Bulky in samples photographed:
Gray Version: Charcoal, Brushed Silver, Vanilla
Green Version: Pistachio, Soft Sage, Citrus Pop
Short Version (orange): Saffron, Berry

Needles and other supplies:

  • Short Version: US 11/8 mm 24”/60 cm circ, or size needed to obtain gauge.

  • Long Version: US 11/8 mm 32”/80 cm circ, or size needed to obtain gauge.

  • 1 stitch marker.

  • Tapestry needle to weave in ends.