Minerva Cowl by Jill Wolcott

Minerva Cowl

Knitting
December 2013
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
20 stitches and 29 rows = 4 inches
in Sweet Violets
US 3 - 3.25 mm
160 - 200 yards (146 - 183 m)
S (M) (L)
English

This pattern is only available as part of the Goddess Collection.

Whether you’re looking for a quick, sweet gift or a practice run before working the Minerva Pullover, this cowl is perfect for you! Knit from a luxurious fingering-weight blend of brushtail possum and New Zealand merino, this fun-to-knit cowl is worked from the bottom up and is gently tapered towards the top to keep out chilly breezes. Use color to make a cowl that is truly one-of-a-kind−whether you like a single, subtle color or eye-catching contrast trims, this pattern will result in a cozy cowl that will make you feel like a goddess!

moderate / cables & eyelets ITR

Sizes

S (M) (L)
Finished circumference at bottom 27 (30) (33)“
Finished circumference at top 24 (27) (30)”
Finished depth excluding trims 6.5 (7) (7.5)“

Gauge

5 sts/in and 7.25 rows/in = 20 sts/4” and 29 rows/4” in Sweet Violets
8 sts/in and 7.75 rows/in = 32 sts/4” and 31 rows/4” in Center Cable

Needles

Size 3(3.25mm) circular ndls OR size to obtain gauge

Supplies

Stitch markers, open/locking markers, tapestry needle, stitch holder or WY, extra needles for 3-ndl BO

Yarn

Rimu 4-ply from Zealana, 60% New Zealand Merino, 40% possum, 40g/167 yds (153m)
OR Kauri 4-ply from Zealana, 60% New Zealand Merino, 30% possum, 10% silk, 40g/168 yds (153m)
2 skeins 40 (43) (46)g

As Shown

Model Size Medium
Main Color MC Red Rata Tree (Rimu)
Contrast Color CC Kiwi Crush (Rimu)

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