Chiffonade Cowl

Line by line abbreviated instructions.

Combination of elongated, dropped, and ktbl stitches, form a light airy texture.

Looks great from both right and wrong sides, stretched long or tall.

Designed for gradient and high variegate yarns, but solids are lovely too.

Worked bottom up in the round.

Needs blocking.

Materials

Approx. 250 yards (228 m) Fingering or Sock Weight Yarn
~ Sample used 228 yards (208 m) of Schachenmayr Tahiti in Jungle

US 5 (3.75 mm) Circular Needles, 20” (50 cm) long
Stitch Marker
Row Counter
Tapestry Needle
Blocking Surface

Measurements

Measurements vary due to stretch factor…
When expanded circumference-wise
Circumference = approx 40” (101.5 cm)
Height = approx 9” (23 cm)

When stretched height-wise
Circumference = approx 25” (64 cm)
Height = 15” (38 cm)

Gauge

Gauge not critical but will affect size and yard/meter needs.
Approximate gauge in stockinette = 26 sts by 38 row = 4” (10 cm)
These are “lacy” loose sts.

Chiffonade is a cooking prep technique for making long thin slices of herbs or leafy vegetables.