Sierra Highlands Cowl by Erica Sufka

Sierra Highlands Cowl

Knitting
September 2024
both are used in this pattern
DK (11 wpi) ?
20 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches
in Garter Stitch
US 7 - 4.5 mm
400 yards (366 m)
One Size
English
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Originally designed for Atelier and the 2024 Sierra Nevada Yarn Crawl

Sizes: One Size

Finished Dimensions: circumference – 28 inches / 71 cm, height – 14 inches / 36 cm

Yarn A: The Farmer’s Daughters Fibers Juicy DK; DK, 100% Merino,274 yards / 100 grams

Yarn B: Spincycle Yarns Dream State; Worsted, 100% Wool, 150 yards

Optional yarn to be held with yarn B – Knitting for Olive Soft Silk Mohair; 70% Mohair, 30% Silk; 225m / 25g

Yardage:
Yarn A: 274 yards/ 250 meters
Yarn B: 130 yards/ 119 meters

Gauge: 20 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches/10 cm in garter stitch with yarn A after blocking

Needles: US 7/ 4.50 mm 24-inch circular needle

Notions: Stitch markers, and darning needle for weaving in ends.

Notes: The cowl starts as a classic top-down triangular shawl. When the desired cowl width is reached, the cowl is joined and worked in the round until the desired height is reached. Then it is again worked flat decreasing until just a few stitches are left.