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Lichen Cowl
This pattern includes both the Lichen Cowl & Mitts together.
This Pattern is part of the Smith & Jones Knits collection from Elements: 24 Hand Knit Designs Inspired by Nature and the Outdoors
A generous textured cowl knit in luxurious Rowan Alpaca Colour, but can be knitted in any DK weight yarn. A simple and satisfying knit inspired by vibrant lichen covered trees and rocks.
FINISHED SIZE
60cm (23½in) wide laid flat, or 120cm (47¼in) circumference and 39.5cm (15½in) deep
YARN
Rowan Alpaca Colour 50g (1¾oz)/120m (131yds) skeins
Topaz 143 6 x 50g
NEEDLES
5.00mm (UK 6/US 8) circular needle, 100cm (40in) long
OTHER
Stitch marker
TENSION
18 sts and 28 rows to 10cm (4in) measured over cobnut pattern worked in the round on 5mm (UK 6/US 8) needles.
NB: Photo 4 shows Lichen Cowl with Drift Folded Mitts by Alison Crowther-Smith, also in Elements.
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- First published: October 2015
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