Liberated Turtle by Hilary Engebretson

Liberated Turtle

Knitting
June 2008
Heirloom Cashmino
Aran (8 wpi) ?
18 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches
in pattern stitch
US 7 - 4.5 mm
300 - 350 yards (274 - 320 m)
one size
This pattern is available as a free Ravelry download

The Liberated Turtle is a sassy, independent
garment who has been freed from her confining past. She is a bit looser that her predecessors, with no unnecessary sleeves or body to tie her down. Like any contemporary woman, she is colorful and has an abundance of texture and depth.

Flexibility is key in the modern world, and the
Liberated Turtle can change on a dime. Wear the ribbing portion up and she is long and stately. Turn the drop stitch up and she relaxes with just a little bling in the flash of a bead here and there.

The stitch pattern on this cozy cowl is fabulous for toning down a busy colorway that may want to pool. Rows of a supporting color and some purl stitches add texture and interest.