Neighbo(u)rhood Sheep Society 2018

For those moments when that chilly wind picks up and an icy blast whips around your next

Your cosy companion to the Steygail mitts. This warm squishy cowl is just what you need on a chilly morning to keep your neck warm and toasty.

Worked in the round in a easy but immensely satisfying slipped stitch pattern this accessory is perfect for showcasing your favourite colour combo.

You can easily get a pair of mitts and a cowl from two skeins of DK if you fancy a matching accessory set, or you could have a rummage in your stash box for a fab new colour combo.

Materials

Ginger’s Hand Dyed Sheepish DK (dk; 100% Bluefaced Leicester; 223m / 244yd per 100g skein)
MC Shade: Moon River 1 x 100g
Approx yardage: 61m / 66yd

Ginger’s Hand Dyed Tweed Treat (dk; 100% Merino; 225m / 246yd per 100g skein)
CC Shade: Dove; 1 x 100g
Approx yardage: 39m / 42yd

3.75mm / US 5 needles suitable for working a small circumference in the rnd
4.5mm / US 7 needles suitable for working a small circumference in the rnd

1 stitch marker
Tapestry needle

Gauge

Always use the needle size that enables you to match the specified gauge.

20 sts and 36 rnds over 10cm / 4in of 2x2 rib worked in the rnd and blocked, using 3.5mm / US 4 needles

20 sts and 34 rnds over 10cm / 4in of Dot Stitch Pattern worked in the rnd and blocked, using 4.5mm / US 7 needles

Size

Finished circumference 46cm / 18.25in
Total height 18cm / 7in