Out to Lunch Cowl was a suggestion from my mom, who said the colors reminded her of the *Mr. Lunch* book series by J. Otto Seibold & Vivian Walsh. I was obsessed with the series as a kid (I even had Mr. Lunch stationary, which is apparently now so “antique” it’s selling for $850+ online - yikes!) Her very accurate comment brought back such a flood of happy memories that I knew Mr. Lunch had to be the namesake of this piece.
This cowl looks like a bandana when worn, but is so much easier to put on and wear all day long. Go bold with color or keep it soft and neutral - you can use as many or as few as you like!
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This cowl is designed for a heavy DK/light Worsted weight yarn in five colors. Although if you want to do more or less colors for your own version, you can reference the total yardage.
Shown in: Blue Sky Fibers Woolstok (100% wool; 123 yds/112 m per 50 g) pricing - under $10/skein Color A - Rusted Roof Color B - Thermal Spring Color C - Dark Chocolate Color D - Golden Meadow Color E - Quartz Crystal
Yarn requirements by yardage/meterage: Color A - 50 yds/46 m Color B - 50 yds/46 m Color C - 60 yds/55 m Color D - 60 yds/55 m Color E - 70 yds/64 m
Total yardage required: 290 yds/266 m
Other yarn suggestions (based on typical prices): $ - under $10/skein Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Worsted Sandnes Garn Peer Gynt
$$$ - over $15/skein Kelbourne Woolens Germantown YOTH Father Kelbourne Woolens Scout
< < < GAUGE, NEEDLES, NOTIONS > > >
Gauge (stockinette, blocked): US 8 - 20 sts and 28 rows = 4”/10 cm
Recommended needles:
US 8 (5mm) 24”/60 cm Notions: ring stitch markers, scissors, measuring tape & tapestry needle (for ends)
< < < FINISHED MEASUREMENTS > > >
One Size: width 9.5”/24 cm, height 15.5”/39.5 cm
< < < SHARE YOUR WORK > > >
Check out versions of this project made by fellow knitters and share pictures of your own progress on Instagram using #OutToLunchCowl & tag me @editionknitwear too!
< < < PATTERN SUPPORT & MORE > > >
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