The ‘snood’ is back again, and its hanging on to its peculiar nickname echoing back to the pages of a Dr. Seuss storybook.  Emerging last year as the ‘must have’ fall fashion accessory, Missoni and Burberry were the first on the scene to introduce versions of the loopy scarf in their collections.  

Making its debut in the 1940′s, the snood was originally worn as a loose-fitting hair net to keep long locks neatly in place.  In the 50′s, it was transformed into a tube shaped neck scarf, worn by skiers as a barrier against the cold and changing to a hood with just a quick pull.

Today the snood is worn long and loose, a stylish and more contemporary version of the scarf.  As a simple and inexpensive way to refresh a tired outfit or to keep the chilly north winds at bay, its a true multi-tasker, switching effortlessly from a cosy wrap across the shoulders, to a comfortable neckwarmer, and on to a head cover.    

Honeycomb Snood

Whitney models the Honeycomb Snood, in Liwen, a new addition to the Araucania line of hand-dyed natural fibres.  This luxurious twist of superfine alpaca and wool is knit up in a colourway inspired by the seasonal displays of flowering kale.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Autumn Kale

Honeycomb Snood in Liwen Col #4

 HONEYCOMB SNOOD

Finished Size:  17 in/43 cm x 40 in/101.5 cm

Yarn:  3 skeins ARAUCANIA Liwen Col #4

Needles:  6.50 mm – 32 in/80 cm circular

Tension:  12 sts and 18 rows = 4 in/10 cm 

Cast on 124 sts.  Join in round.  Work in K2/P2 ribbing for 5 rnds.  Cont in Pattern St as follows, inc 4 sts evenly spaced across 1st rnd = 128 sts.

Rnd 1, 2- P

Rnd 3, 4, 5, 6- *SL2 sts Knitways with yarn in back, K6*, rep *to*

Rnd 7- K across all sts

Rnd 8, 9- P

Rnd 10, 11, 12, 13- K4, *SL2 sts Knitways with yarn in back, K6*, rep *to*, end with, SL2 sts Knitways with yarn in back, K2

Rnd 14- K across all sts

Rep these 14 rnds for Pattern until work measures 16 in/41 cm slightly stretched ending with Rnd 1 and 2, or Rnd 8 and 9.  Continue in K2/P2 ribbing for 5 rnds, dec 4 sts evenly spaced across 1st rnd = 124 sts.  Cast off all sts in ribbing. 

Block overnight with a damp towel.

Design by:  Michele Meadows

Hacho Socks

HACHO SOCKS

Size:  Women’s Medium

Yarn:  3 skeins Mirasol Hacho

Needles:  3.25 mm double point set

Tension:  24 sts and 32 rows = 4 in/ 10 cm

Cast on 52 sts.  Divide sts evenly onto three needles, join in round. 

Rnd 1- *K2, P2*, rep *to*

Rnd 2- *K1, YO, K1, P2*, rep *to*

Rnd 3- *K3, P2*, rep *to*

Rnd 4- *SL1, K2, Pass Slip St Over K2, P2*, rep *to*

Rep these 4 rnds for Pattern St.  When work measures 6 in/15 cm-

Shape Heel: 

Work in Pattern St across 12 sts, turn, Purl across 26 sts.  Cont to work back and forth on these 26 sts only for heel.  Leave rem sts on spare needle. 

Row 1- *SL1, K1*, rep *to*

Row 2- SL1 Purlways, P across row

Rep these 2 rows for 2 in/5 cm ending with Row 1, turn

SL1, P17, P2tog, P1, turn

SL1, K9, SL1, K1, PSSO, K1, turn

SL1, P10, P2tog, P1, turn

SL1, K11, SL1, K1, PSSO, K1, turn

SL1, P12, P2tog, P1, turn

SL1, K13, SL1, K1, PSSO, K1, turn

SL1, P14, P2tog, P1, turn

SL1, K15, SL1, K1, PSSO, K1, turn

SL1, P15, P2tog, turn

SL1, K14, SL1, K1, PSSO = 16 sts

With right side facing, pick up and K 12 sts along side of heel, work in Pattern St across 26 sts from spare needle, pick up and K 12 sts along opposite side of heel, K across 8 sts, place marker.  Divide sts from marker as follows- 20 sts on 1st needle, 26 sts on 2nd needle, 20 sts on 3rd needle = 66 sts.

Shape Instep: 

Rnd 1- K to last 3 sts on 1st needle, K2tog, K1, Pattern across 26 sts on 2nd needle, K 1st st on 3rd needle, SL1, K1, PSSO, K to end. 

Rnd 2- Work in Pattern St as set

Rep these 2 rnds until 52 sts remain.  Cont in Pattern as set until work measures 7 in/18 cm (or desired length)  from picked up sts along heel.

Shape Toe: 

Rnd 1- (1st needle) K to last 3 sts, K2tog, K1 (2nd needle) K1, Sl1, K1, PSSO, K to last 3 sts, K2tog, K1 (3rd needle) K1, SL1, K1, PSSO, K to end

Rnd 2- K

Rep these 2 rnds until 20 sts remain.  Cut yarn and graft rem sts together. 

(design by:  Michele Meadows)

Get inspired by the colours of summer and add a splash of colour to your feet-

Hacho Colour #318-Jewelled Necklace

Hacho Colour #312-Solar Flares

Hacho Colour #313-Scarlet Pimpernel

Hacho Colour #314-Electrical Lavender

One lucky reader will win a gift bag filled with eco-friendly yarns, courtesy of Diamond Yarn.  Can you guess how many balls of yarn are inside this Linen String Bag?  To enter the contest- simply leave a comment below with your name, email address, and your guess.  The first reader to submit the correct answer will be our winner!  Contest is open until April 26th at 12pm.  The winner will be announced on April 27th.  Best of luck!

Linen String Bag

Thursday April 22nd is Earth Day. What was initially launched in 1970 as an environmental awareness event has brought about forty years of conscious effort and gradual change towards improving the health of our planet.  We  have reduced our garbage collection to a fraction of what it once was, introduced curbside pick up for compost bins, and almost eradicated plastic grocery bags.  By practising the three R’s- Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, each single step adds up to create a larger impact on repairing our fragile eco-system.

‘Knitting Green’ starts with a few simple choices.  Selecting yarns that are free from pesticides and chemical processing reduces our carbon footprint, and allows us the benefit of a better knitting experience all around.  Organic yarns are softer on the skin, with less irritants from harsh substances, and help to diminish allergy flare ups.  Earth Collection, Debbie Bliss, Mirasol, Sirdar, Sublime, and Rico Design are just a few on the growing list of manufacturing companies offering naturally grown yarns, earth-friendly packaging and solutions to a greener planet.

Make your own Earth Day bag in Katia Linen, a mixture of natural cotton and linen, the strongest of all plant fibres.  This re-usable string bag is perfect for a Saturday morning trip to the market, carting towels and toys to the beach, carrying laundry on wash day at camp, and picking up more knitting yarn at your LYS.  The bottom of the bag becomes its own attached pouch.

Linen Bag

Linen Bag Inside Pouch

  STRING BAG WITH POUCH

3 balls Katia Linen

3.50 mm crochet hook

Pouch:  Ch4.  Slip st into 1st ch to form ring, place marker.

Rnd 1- 8 sc into ring

Rnd 2- Ch2, 1 dc in 1st st, *2 dc in next st*, rep *to*, slip st to top of ch2 = 16 dc

Rnd 3- Ch2, *2 dc in next dc, 1 dc in next dc*, rep *to*, slip st to top of ch2 = 24 dc

Rnd 4- as Rnd 2 = 48 dc

Rnd 5- as Rnd 3 = 72 dc

Rnd 6- Ch2, 1 dc in each st, slip st to top of ch2

Rnd 7- Ch2, *1 dc in next 2 sts, 2 dc in next st*, rep *to*, slip st to top of ch2 = 92 dc.  Fasten off.  Make a 2nd piece to match, do not fasten off.

Joining Rnd- Place 2nd piece on top of 1st piece with wrong sides together

Rnd 8- Ch1, (work through both layers), 1 sc in next 72 sts, cont to work 1 sc in next 24 sts of bottom piece only, slip st to ch1 to join.

String Bag: 

Rnd 9- *Ch6, skip 2 sts, sc in next st*, rep *to*, do not join

Rnd 10 ~ 30- *Ch8, sc in centre of next loop*, rep *to*

Rnd 31- *Ch4, sc in next loop*, rep *to*

Rnd 32- *4 sc in each loop, 1 sc in sc*, rep *to*, slip st to 1st sc to join

Rnd 33- Ch1, 1 sc in each st, slip st to 1st sc to join

Straps:  Ch1, 1sc in each of next 20 sts,  ch98, skip 39 sts, 1 sc in each of next 40 sts, ch98, skip 39 sts, 1 sc in each of next 40 sts, slip st to 1st sc to join

Next Rnd- Ch1, 1 sc in each st to end, slip st to join

Flowers:  (make 4)

Ch3, slip st into 1st ch to join, work 6 sc into ring, slip st into 1st sc to join, (2 dc, slip st) into same st, *(slip st, 2 dc, slip st) in next st*, rep *to* = 6 petals.  Fasten off.  Sew 1 flower to each Strap where bag meets.

Design by:  Michele Meadows

With blue skies, a balmy breeze, and temperatures hovering well above the seasonal norm for this weekend, egg hunters will be in full pursuit, sniffing out their sugary treats in the great outdoors.  Keep those little feet extra warm with a pair of candy coloured socks to knit up in Online Supersocke 100.  One ball makes at least three pairs of baby size socks, and in just an evening or two.

Online Supersocke 100

Supersocke 100 in Tropic- Colour and Candy- Colour rivals even the most creative array of decorated Easter eggs with cheerful colourways that appeal to all ages.

Little Feet in Supersocke 100

 Supersocke 100 Baby Socks

Size:  6 – 12 months 

Yarn:  1 ball Online Supersocke 100 (shade no. 925 and 926 featured)

Needles:  2.75 mm double pointed set

Tension:  28 sts and 40 rows = 4 in/10 cm in st st

Cast on 36 sts.  Divide sts evenly onto three needles.  Join in round.  Work in K2/P2 ribbing for 6 rounds.  Cont to work in K rounds only, until work measures 4 in/10 cm.

Make Heel:  K9, turn, P18, leave rem sts on spare needles and cont on these 18 sts only for Heel as follows-

Next Row- *SL1, K1*, rep *to* across row, turn

Next Row- SL1, P17, turn

Rep last 2 rows until Heel meas 1.25 in/ 3 cm, ending with 1st row-

Shape Heel: 

SL1, P10, P2tog, P1, turn

SL1, K5, SL1, K1, PSSO, K1, turn

SL1, P6, P2tog, P1, turn

SL1, K7, SL1, K1, PSSO, K1, turn

SL1, P8, P2tog, P1, turn

SL1, K9, SL1, PSSO, K1 = 12 sts

Instep:  With right side facing, pick up and K8 sts along side of heel, K across 18 sts on spare needles, pick up and K8 sts along opposite side of heel, K across 6 sts from top of Heel, slip rem 6 sts onto 1st needle and divide sts as follows- 14 sts on 1st needle, 18 sts on 2nd needle, 14 sts on 3rd needle = 46 sts.  Work as follows-

1st Rnd- (1st needle) K to last 3 sts, K2tog, K1, (2nd needle) K across, (3rd needle) K1, SL1, K1, PSSO, K to end

2nd Rnd- K across

Rep these 2 rnds until 36 sts remain.  Cont even until foot meas 3 in/7.5 cm from picked up sts. 

Shape Toe: 

1st Rnd- (1st needle) K to last 3 sts, K2tog, K1, (2nd needle) K1, SL1, K1, PSSO, K to last 3 sts, K2tog, K1, (3rd needle) K1, SL1, K1, PSSO, K to end of rnd

2nd Rnd- K across

Rep these 2 rnds until 16 sts remain.  Cut yarn and graft sts together.

(design by:  Michele Meadows)

The name Malabrigo rolls off the tongue as soft and eloquently as it slides across the knitting needles.  Kettle dyed and spun from the finest quality merino wool, Malabrigo yarn is produced in a rural region of  Uruguay by a family-owned company with assistance from a local women’s co op.  Its difficult to pinpoint the single attribute of this yarn that makes knitters swoon at the slightest mention of it.  Is it the vibrancy of the colours, the subtle transition from one shade into the next, or is it the incredible buttery softness that makes you want to sink your fingers into each skein?  Fifty-six hundred (and growing daily) members of the Ravelry Malabrigo Group describe it with just one word- squishy.  It is the ‘total package’, a yarn that has to be touched to be believed. 

This month is fondly named MalMar by members of the Ravelry group, or Malabrigo March to the rest of us.  Its a time to enjoy all things Malabrigo with projects to share, knitalongs to join, and contests to take part in. Thirty-one days of devotion to a yarn and all the impressive qualities that it possesses.  To join in the fun of MalMar, here is a new project and some of the most coveted shades of Malabrigo Silky Merino to choose from-

Amorosa Silky Merino

Atardecer Silky Merino

Archangel Silky Merino

Indiecita Silky Merino

Ravelry Red Silky Merino

Silky Merino Beret in Amorosa

Silky Merino Beret in Indiecita

SILKY MERINO BERET

Size:  Womens Medium (12 in/31 cm diameter)

Needles:  3.25 mm and 4.00 mm

Yarn:  2 skeins Malabrigo Silky Merino

Tension:  22 sts and 28 rows = 4 in/ 10 cm in st st on larger needles

Cast on 102 sts with smaller needles.  Work in K2/P2 ribbing for 12 rows.  Inc 35 sts evenly spaced across last row of ribbing = 137 sts.  Change to larger needles and cont in Pattern as follows-

Row 1- K1, *K1, YO, K2, SL1, K2tog, PSSO, K2, YO, K1*, rep *to*, end, K1

Row 2- P

Row 3- K1, *K2, YO, K1, SL1, K2tog, PSSO, K1, YO, K2*, rep *to*, end, K1

Row 4- P

Row 5- K1, *K3, YO, SL1, K2tog, PSSO, YO, K3*, rep *to*, end, K1

Row 6- P

Rep these 6 rows 5 times in total.

Shape Top: 

Next Row- K1, *K7, K2tog*, rep *to*, end, K1.  Work in st st for 3 rows.

Next Row- K1, *K6, K2tog*, rep *to*, end, K1.  Work in st st for 3 rows.

Next Row- K1, *K5, K2tog*, rep *to*, end, K1.  Work in st st for 3 rows.

Next Row- K1, *K4, K2tog*, rep *to*, end, K1.  Work in st st for 3 rows.

Next Row- K1, *K3, K2tog*, rep *to*, end, K1.  Work in st st for 3 rows.

Next Row- K1, *K2, K2tog*, rep *to*, end, K1.  P 1 row.

Next Row- K1, *K1, K2tog*, rep *to*, end, K1.  P 1 row.

Next Row- K1, *K2tog*, rep *to*, end, K1 = 17 sts.  P 1 row.

Next Row- K1, *K2tog*, rep *to* = 8 sts.  Cut yarn and thread through rem sts.  Tighten and secure.  Sew side seam.  Block overnight with a damp towel. 

Knitters Tip:  To blend colours evenly when knitting with kettle dyed yarns – work with two skeins, alternating every two or four rows, carrying yarn up side of work when not in use.

Design by:  Michele Meadows

The medals are shining bright for Canada!  Our athletes have now graced the podium more than eight times as we swoosh past the halfway mark at the Winter Olympics.  A colourful wave of red and white knitwear is blanketing our country from coast to coast with souvenir scarves, toques, and mittens flying out of stores faster than delivery trucks can bring them in.  Even Oprah caught the ‘red mitten fever’ as she opened her Friday Live show wearing a pair, sharing her enthusiasm by handing out Olympic mittens to each audience member.  Knitters who choose quality over quantity are creating their own original versions to celebrate the spirit of the 2010 Olympics.  

The excitement of the Winter Games is still here for another week, plenty of time to knit more Olympic Gear.  Last week, knitters who finished a pair of Maple Leaf Mittens had wonderful comments to pass on- one mom who knit three pairs of mittens in less than four days remarked, “my teenage son asked me to knit these mittens, and wears his proudly in front of the tv, its his way of cheering on Team Canada in the hockey games.”  Its not the gleam of medals on the front page of the morning paper that will stay in our memory, its the incredible smiles of our athletes, the bright light that radiates as they grin from ear to ear, arms raised to the sky, sharing their moment of victory with us.

Share the warmth, share the spirit……..

Maple Leaf Earflap Hat

MAPLE LEAF EARFLAP HAT

Size:  Adult Medium

Needles:  4.50 mm                      Crochet Hook:  4.00 mm

Yarn:  100g Galway #44-MC, and 100g Galway #1-CC

Tension:  20 sts and 24 rows = 4 in/10 cm in st st

Earflaps:  Cast on 5 sts in MC.  P 1 row.  Cont in st st, starting with a K row, inc 1 st at each end of first and every following alternate row until 19 sts.  Work a further 11 rows in st st.  Cut yarn and leave sts on a spare needle.  Make a 2nd Earflap to match, do not cut yarn, cast on 10 sts, turn, K across these 10 sts, K across 19 sts from Earflap, cast on 32 sts, K across 19 sts from 1st Earflap, cast on 10 sts =90 sts.  Work 5 rows in st st , starting with a P row.                                                                                                                                                                                                                  

Next Row-K 45 sts in MC, PM (place marker on needle), work 17 sts from CHART with colours as shown in photo and using bobbins for each colour change, PM, K to end.  Cont to work in st st as set until CHART has been completed.  Cut CC, and cont in MC.  When Hat measures 5″ from top of Earflap ending with a P row-

Shape Top: 

Next Row- K1, *K9, K2tog*, rep *to*, end, K1

Next and all Alternate Rows- P

Next Row- K1, *K8, K2tog*, rep *to*, end, K1

Cont to dec in this way having 1 st less between decs on every K row until 10 sts remain.  P 1 row.

Next Row-*K2tog*, rep *to* = 5 sts.  Cut yarn and thread through rem sts.  Tighten and secure.  Sew side seam.  Make  a 3 in/ 8 cm pom pom with MC and CC held together.  Attach to top of hat. 

Edging:  With 4.00 mm crochet hook, work 1 row of single crochet around edge, alternating MC and CC for each stitch.   

Design by:  Michele Meadows

CHART

All you knit is love... 

Maple Leaf Mittens

MAPLE LEAF MITTENS

Size:  Women (Men)

Needles:  4.00 mm

Tension:  20 sts and 26 rows = 4 in/10 cm in st st

Yarn:  100 g Galway #44- MC and 100g Galway #1- CC

 Right Mitten:  Cast on 40 (44) sts in MC.  Work in K1/P1 ribbing as follows-3 rows in MC, *2 rows in CC, 4 rows in MC*.  Rep *to* twice more.  Cont in st st with MC only, work 6 rows. 

Next Row-K2 (3) sts, place marker on needle, using a seperate bobbin of yarn for each colour change, and working colours on CHART as shown in picture, work 17 sts from CHART, place marker on needle, K to end of row.  Cont to work from CHART between markers as set for another 1 (3) rows ending with a P row.

Gussett:

Next Row-Pattern across 21 (23) sts, Inc 1 st in each of next 2 sts, K to end

Next Row- Work in Pattern

Next Row-Pattern across 21 (23) sts, Inc 1 st in next st, K2, Inc 1 st in next st, K to end

Next Row- Work in Pattern

Next Row-Pattern across 21 (23) sts, Inc 1 st in next st, K4, Inc 1 st in next st, K to end

Next Row- Work in Pattern

Cont in this way with 2 sts more between Incs for Gusseton every K row until 52 (56) sts on needle.

Thumb:  Pattern across 35 (37) sts, turn, cast on 1 st, P 14 (14) sts, including cast on st.  Turn, cast on 1 st.  Work in st st on these 15 (15) sts for 2.5 (2.75)”, ending with a P row. 

Next Row-K1, *K2tog*, rep *to* across row, cut yarn and thread through rem sts, tighten and secure.  Sew thumb seam.  Rejoin yarn to right hand needle, with right side facing, pick up and K 2 sts at base of thumb = 40 (44) sts.  Cont in Pattern until work measures 6 (6.5)” from top of ribbing, ending with a P row.

Shape Top:  K1, SL1, K1, PSSO, K 14 (16), K2tog, K2, SL1, K1, PSSO, K 14 (16), K2tog, K1

Next Row- P

Next Row- K1, SL1, K1, PSSO, K12 (14), K2tog, K2, SL1, K1, PSSO, K12 (14), K2tog, K1

Next Row- P

Cont to dec in this way on every K row, with 2 sts less between decs until 16 sts remain.  Cut yarn and graft rem sts together.  Sew side seam.

Left Mitten: Work as Right Mitten for ribbing.  Cont in st st with MC for 6 rows. 

Next Row-K21 (24) sts, place marker on needle, work 17 sts from CHART, place marker on needle, K to end of row.  Cont to work from CHART between markers as set for another 1 (3) rows. 

Gussett: 

Next Row-K 16 (18) sts, Inc 1 st in each of next 2 sts, Pattern to end of row

Next Row- Work in Pattern

Next Row-K 16 (18) sts, Inc 1 st in next st, K2, Inc 1 st in next st, Pattern to end of row

Next Row- Work in Pattern

Cont in this way, with 2 more sts between Incs for Gusseton every K row until 52 (56) sts on needle. 

Thumb:  K 30 (32) sts, turn, cast on 1 st, P 14 (14) sts, turn, cast on 1 st.  Work in st st on these 15 sts for 2.5 (2.75)”, ending with a P row.  Continue in Pattern as on Right Mitten.

Design by:  Michele Meadows

Every ball of yarn has individual charm, waiting to be discovered from inside a tightly wound centre.  Some yarns are quiet and reserved, spinning a web of mystery, while others are bold and vibrant, a kaleidoscope of colour, revealing a hidden painting one stitch at a time. 

As knitters, we are a ‘touchy feely’ bunch, choosing yarns generally by what handles nice and smoothly, as it slides across the needles.  We also make a selection based upon environmental factors, the changing seasons, and our emotions.  Knitters often question- is it the yarn or the pattern that I should choose first?  The pattern will always be the framework, the real spirit is in the yarn, it tugs at our emotional side, luring us straight into a state of heart- fluttering bliss.  A ball of brightly multicoloured yarn can lift our mood in an instance, renewing that get-up-and-go feeling by just knitting a few short rows, while a more conservative yarn, maybe a little less adventurous in colour, relaxes and comforts as gently as a cup of chamomile tea.

Poems Sock by Wisdom Yarns suits this festive time of year, bright and lively, it dances with colour.  With thirteen shades to choose from, Poems Sock is an artist’s paintbox waiting to be opened, offering a colourway to suit every mood.  One ball can make any of these eight wearable projects in the Poems Sock E-book which is available as a free download.  Take a tour of some of my favorite shades, Tropical Sunset, Cotton Candy, Spa Shades, Grape Arbour, Vista…….. and see if your mood is lifted today. 

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col. 956

As the blustery days of November set in, knitters everywhere are inspired by the woolly accessories showing up on glossy pages of fashion magazines, in window displays of big chain stores, and on self-proclaimed fashionistas strolling about town. This season highlights a knitwear trend straight from the runway—The Chunky Cowl, also known as the Infinity Scarf, aptly named for its endless loop design, which has been re-invented from the close fitting neckwarmer of last winter.

On The Needles, is an exclusive Diamond design for a Chunky Cowl, knit with Viking Naturgarn. This oh so simple project will whip up quickly on 10.00 mm circular needles with no seams to sew and all for under thirty dollars. Wear one over a jacket as a mini shawl, tuck it inside a coat collar like a scarf without ends to tie, or pull it up over your head as a hood on windy days. A great gift idea for a daughter or niece away at university (think of those chilly winter walks around campus). Or for a friend who works in a drafty office and needs a little warmth to pull over her shoulders while she sits at her desk. Men are wearing them also, as a fashion accessory over fairisle sweaters and leather jackets.

Chunky Cowl

Finished Size: 15 in x 36 in

Yarn: 6 balls Viking Naturgarn #612

Needles: 10.00 mm – 80 cm circular

Cast on 64 sts with double strand of yarn. Join in round. Place marker. Work in rounds of K2/P2 ribbing for approximately 14.5 in. Cast off sts loosely on next row. Sew in ends.

On The Needles from Diamond Luxury Collection is a yarn to warm up the season with elegance and soft appeal.

Mulberry & Merino, a 50/50 blend of silk and wool, knits up as a gently spun worsted weight on 4.50 mm needles.  This yarn slides across the needles with buttery smoothness,  light as air.  Colours range from bold hues of russet, pumpkin, teal, and apple green into smoky shades of purple, lilac, oyster, and palest pink.  With its incredible sheen and drape, knitters are happily knitting all sorts of projects including this Silky Cowl, a perfect accessory for the cool days of Autumn.

Silky Cowl

Finished Size:  22 in x 11 in

Yarn:  2 skeins Mulberry & Merino

Needles:  5.00 mm-60 cm circular

Cast on 97 sts.  K 1 row.  P 1 row. K 1 row.  P 1 row.   Continue in Pattern as follows-

Row 1, 3, 5, 7-SL1, K1, PSSO, K2*YO, K1, YO, K2, SL1, K2tog, PSSO, K2*, rep *to*, end with, YO, K1, YO, K2, K2tog

Row 2, 4, 6, 8- K

Row 9, 10- P

Row 11- K

Rep these 11 rows 5 times, then rep Rows 1-8 once more.  P 1 row.  K 1 row.  P 1 row.  Cast off sts Knitways.  Fasten off.