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Astra Cowl and Headband

The Astra Cowl and Headband are part of the beautiful Astra-series, which includes a cowl, mittens, and a headband. The series is inspired by traditional Fair Isle and Norwegian knitting patterns but interpreted with a modern touch, making the design both timeless and elegant.

Designed by Inge-Lis Holst for Önling.

Sizes

Cowl: Small(Large)

Headband: Small(Large)

Measurements

Cowl
Width: 24(30) cm / 9.5(11.75) inches

Circumference: 48(60) cm / 18.75(23.5) in
ches
Height: 21(26) cm / 8.25(10.25) inches

Headband
Width: 23(26) cm / 9(10.25) in
ches
Circumference: 46(52) cm / 18(20.5) inches

Height: 10(10) cm / 4(4) inches

Materials
Color A (main color): 100 g / 2 balls Önling No 1, 75% merino wool, 25% angora, 50 g = approx. 197 yards (180 meters), weight: DK / Worsted

Color B: 50 g / 1 ball Önling No 1, 75% merino wool, 25% angora, 50 g = approx. 197 yards (180 meters), weight: DK / Worsted
Color C: 50 g / 1 ball Önling No 1, 75% merino wool, 25% angora, 50 g = approx. 197 yards (180 meters), weight: DK / Worsted
Worked with one stand throughout.

Recommended circular needles
 size 3,5 and 4 mm / US 4 and 6, in 60 or 80 cm / 24 or 32 inches length
(We use the magic loop method for knitting small circumferences)

Gauge

Cowl: 24 sts and 28 rows in stockinette stitch on 4 mm / US 6 needles = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4 in
ches
Headband: 24 sts and 28 rows in stockinette stitch on 3,5 mm / US 4 needles = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4 inches

Procedure
Astra Cowl
The cowl is worked in the round on circular needles. It is worked using the magic loop method, but can of course also be worked on a shorter circular needle or with double-pointed needles if preferred. Begin with a rib edge in the main color, continue following the chart, and finish with a rib edge.

Astra Headband
The headband is worked in the round on a circular needle. Cast on using a provisional cast-on and work in the round using the magic loop method. You can, of course, use a shorter circular needle or double-pointed needles if you prefer. Begin on the inside of the headband with stockinette stitch, then continue on the right side with the colorwork pattern following the chart. Finally, work another section in stockinette stitch for the inside of the headband before grafting the stitches together using Kitchener stitch.