Ochotona Hat and Cowl
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The Ochotona Hat and Cowl are inspired by Ochotona collaris, the Collared Pika. Pikas live in the mountains of northwestern Canada, collecting vegetation in a frenzy all summer, then staying active while eating from their accumulated “haypile” all throughout the long winter. This stitch pattern reminds me of that haphazard stack of flowers, grasses, and leaves, all carefully stockpiled under a boulder by a tiny, adorable mammal. (Did I mention that they make possibly the cutest squeaking noise ever?)
These patterns require the knitter to be able to knit in the round, and they clearly explain all techniques required. Within the patterns you will find links to useful video tutorials as well, so the pattern is easily accessible to an advanced beginner knitter. Corresponding written instructions are provided for the charts.
Cowl sample size: 75 cm / 30 inches in circumference and 30 cm / 12 inches tall.
These patterns are written for heavy sport or light DK weight yarn; approximately 90 (100, 110, 120, 130, 140, 155, 180, 195, 210) m / 100 (110, 120, 130, 140, 150, 170, 190, 210, 230) yards required for the hat and 310 m / 340 yards used for the cowl at the sample size.
The texture used in these patterns stands out well in nearly any colourway. However, it is not ideal for self-striping yarns.
Pattern Description
This cozy, comfortable hat and cowl set uses a unique all-over stitch pattern that is both beautiful and warm. The twisted strands in the pattern are easy to work, and they help highlight subtle colour details in handpainted yarns. Meant to be snugly fit, this hat is available in ten sizes from infant to adult and it features a crown knit in pattern as well as a coordinating twisted-rib cuff. The cowl is written for one size, but is adjustable in both circumference and height.These patterns require the knitter to be able to knit in the round, and they clearly explain all techniques required. Within the patterns you will find links to useful video tutorials as well, so the pattern is easily accessible to an advanced beginner knitter. Corresponding written instructions are provided for the charts.
Yarn Requirements and Sizing
Hat sizes available: Infant (Baby, Toddler Small, Toddler Large, Child Small, Child Large, Tween/Teen, Adult Small, Adult Medium, Adult Large) for mean head circumferences of 39 (42, 44, 46, 48, 51, 53, 55, 57.5, 60) cm / 15 (16.5, 17.25, 17.75, 19, 20, 20.875, 21.625, 22.625, 23.5) inches.Cowl sample size: 75 cm / 30 inches in circumference and 30 cm / 12 inches tall.
These patterns are written for heavy sport or light DK weight yarn; approximately 90 (100, 110, 120, 130, 140, 155, 180, 195, 210) m / 100 (110, 120, 130, 140, 150, 170, 190, 210, 230) yards required for the hat and 310 m / 340 yards used for the cowl at the sample size.
The texture used in these patterns stands out well in nearly any colourway. However, it is not ideal for self-striping yarns.
