Sweet Chestnut by Claire Slade

Sweet Chestnut

Knitting
November 2024
DK (11 wpi) ?
23 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches
in reverse stockinette
US 5 - 3.75 mm
240 - 320 yards (219 - 293 m)
20 (23.25, 26.75)” / 51 (59, 68)cm circumference
English
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Leaves or trees what do you see? Inspired by the wonderfully large chestnut trees that grow near where I live this cowl features an array of twisted stitch leaves (or perhaps trees?)

The Sweet Chestnut cowl is knit in the round from the bottom up with three circumferences to choose from. Choose a solid or lightly tonal colour yarn to show off the pattern at its best.

Pattern has both written and charted instructions.

Materials:

240 (280, 320)yds / 220 (255, 295)m DK weight yarn
3.75mm / US5 16” / 40cm circular needles.
6 (7, 8) stitch markers (optional)
Cable needle (optional)

Finished Measurements:

20 (23.25, 26.75)” / 51 (59, 68)cm circumference
9.5” / 24cm tall