Gerda

This cowl is part of an ebook collection of 5 cowls where each cowl is being released weekly starting November 27th and ending on December 25th. Purchasing the ebook will mean you pay half for each cowl pattern as opposed to purchasing them individually. You will receive the updates for each pattern as they are released. The collection will include cowl patterns using a range of constructions, textures and yarn weights with at least one colorwork cowl.

Please note that refunds will not be given if you purchase patterns individually and then decide to buy the ebook. The opportunity to purchase the collection at this price will end on December 31st.


Gerda is worked bottom up using a twisted stitch pattern. The cowl is shaped with decreases making it narrower at the top and is finished with a rolled stockinette edge. A video link is provided for how to work the twisted stitches under special techniques. Written and charted instructions are included.

Size
Circumference at cast on edge: 33 ½” / 85cm
Circumference at bind off edge: 22 ¼”/ 56.5cm
Height: 7 ¾” / 19.5cm (this is with the top edge rolled)

Needles
3.75mm / US 5 circular needle, 24” / 60cm length
Always use a needle size that will result in the correct gauge after blocking.

Yarn
DK weight yarn in the following amount:
255 Yards
shown in:
Farmers Daughter Fibers Pushkin (100% Montana & Wyoming Rambouillet; 255 yds / 100g)
In “Eagle Eye”

Notions
1 stitch marker, tapestry needle for weaving in ends

Gauge
23 sts & 33 rounds = 10cm / 4” over Twisted Stitch pattern on 3.75mm needles after blocking
If you wish to do a gauge swatch then cast on a repeat of 12 sts and work rows 1-38 of chart or written instructions.