Gull Tracks Cowl and Mitts - PDF Knitting Pattern

Little slipped-stitch cables reminiscent of bird footprints running up and down the shore are embossed on this coordinating set of mitts and a cowl. The stitch pattern is simple to work and looks great in both variegated and solid yarns.

The cowl features a panel of the gull tracks, held open with garter stitch, and is shown in luxurious Kunlun yarn for extra softness.

Yarn
Miss Babs Kunlun
70% Merino Wool, 15% Cashmere, 15% Cultivated Silk; 280 yd/4.4 oz (255 m/125 g) skeins
1 skein, shown in Sandbar (tan) and Unicorn Tail (purple)

Or approximately 250 yards/230 meters of DK weight yarn.

Finished Measurements
Circumference:25”/62.5 cm
Height: 9”/22.5 cm

NOTE: The slipped stitch pattern draws in both horizontally and vertically. Height measurement is taken over the stockinette stitch portion of cowl.

Needles
US 5 3.75 mm circular needle, 24”/60 cm long, or size to obtain gauge

Gauge
Blocked: 21 stitches and 34 rounds = 4”/10 cm in stockinette stitch.
Texture panel measures approximately 6”/15 cm wide.

Gauge is not crucial for this project, but will affect yardage and finished size if different from above.

The mitts are are knit in Yowza Minis. They have a fully fashioned thumb gusset, and a ribbed panel of gull tracks on the backs of the hands. The ribbing at top and bottom helps keep the hands and wrists warm.

Yarn
Miss Babs Yowza Mini
100% Superwash Merino Wool;
200 yd/2.8 oz (182 m/80 g) skeins
1 skein, shown in Sandbar (tan) and Unicorn Tail (purple)

Or approximately 130 (150, 170) yards/119 (138, 156) meters of DK weight yarn.

Sizes
S (M, L)

Finished Measurements
Wrist Circumference: 6¾ (7½, 9)”/17 (19, 22) cm
Length: 8”/20 cm, adjustable
Shown in size M.

Needles
US 3 3.25 mm circular needle, double pointed needles or preferred method for knitting small circumferences in the round, or size to obtain gauge

Gauge
Blocked: 24 stitches and 37 rounds = 4”/10 cm in stockinette stitch

Notions
Stitch markers
Tapestry needle