Bristlecone cowl by Elizabeth Doherty

Bristlecone cowl

Knitting
February 2014
Aran (8 wpi) ?
16 stitches and 27 rows = 4 inches
in Rib and seed stitch
US 10 - 6.0 mm
US 7 - 4.5 mm
US 6 - 4.0 mm
250 - 430 yards (229 - 393 m)
Small (Large)
English
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Bristlecone is a play in textures—a wide panel of easy, reversible, Rib and Seed stitch is flanked by bands of linen stitch and smooth I-cord edging.

Knit it as a single deep loop to scrunch around the neck, or as a longer infinity scarf that can be worn in one long loop or doubled for extra warmth.

FINISHED DIMENSIONS
Single loop cowl: 24 x 9½“ / 61 x 24 cm
Longer cowl: 58 x 7½” / 147 x 19 cm

LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY
Advanced beginner to intermediate.

TECHNIQUES
Provisional cast-on, knitting, purling, increasing, knitting through the back loop, slipping stitches, I-cord bind-off, working in the round.

The stitch patterns are provided in charted and written form. Includes notes on customizing cowl size.