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The Drift & Ebb cowl is worked in the round and the pattern is reminiscent of the surf hitting the shore. The pattern reverses at the centre, hence the name drifts in and ebbs out. Drift & Ebb is an ideal pattern to try stranded knitting for the first time as it can be worked on a full circular needle, so no needle joins need to be dealt with. Plus the floats are short enough not to need any weaving. The pattern repeats across the row too, so easy to memorise.

SIZE
Finished dimensions = 68cm (26 ¾)” / circumference. 34cm (13 ¼)” deep.

YARN
Rowan Felted Tweed (50g; 175m (191yds); 50% merino, 25% alpaca, 25% viscose) DK weight;

Pink Sample: MC - Barbara 200; CC- Frozen 185
Blue/Purple Sample: MC - Iris 201; CC - Alabaster 197
MC - 2 balls
285m (312yds)
CC  - 1 ball
175m (195yds)

GAUGE
25 stitches by 29 rounds = 10cm (4”) in stranded pattern.
23 stitches by 32 rounds = 10cm (4”) in stocking stitch. 

Check your gauge.

NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES
4mm US Size 6 40cm (16”) circular needle.
Stitch marker x 1
Darning needle

TECHNIQUES USED IN THE PATTERN

• Knit and purl
• Increases (m1)
• Decreases (k2tog)
• Stranded knitting

This pattern has been professionally tech edited and test knitted.