This cowl is also part of an ebook collection of 5 cowls.

Gerda is worked bottom up using a twisted stitch pattern. The cowl is shaped with decreases making it narrower at the top and is finished with a rolled stockinette edge. A video link is provided for how to work the twisted stitches under special techniques. Written and charted instructions are included.

Size
Circumference at cast on edge: 33 ½” / 85cm
Circumference at bind off edge: 22 ¼”/ 56.5cm
Height: 7 ¾” / 19.5cm (this is with the top edge rolled)

Needles
3.75mm / US 5 circular needle, 24” / 60cm length
Always use a needle size that will result in the correct gauge after blocking.

Yarn
DK weight yarn in the following amount:
255 Yards
shown in:
Farmers Daughter Fibers Pishkun (100% Montana & Wyoming Rambouillet; 255 yds / 100g)
In “Eagle Eye”

Notions
1 stitch marker, tapestry needle for weaving in ends

Gauge
23 sts & 33 rounds = 10cm / 4” over Twisted Stitch pattern on 3.75mm needles after blocking
If you wish to do a gauge swatch then cast on a repeat of 12 sts and work rows 1-38 of chart or written instructions.