Sparrow Falls by illitilli

Sparrow Falls

Knitting
September 2017
DK (11 wpi) ?
25 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette stitch, for hat
US 4 - 3.5 mm
US 5 - 3.75 mm
218 - 436 yards (199 - 399 m)
Two sizes (Hat), One size (cowl)
English

Featuring a motif of decadent twisted ribs and reverse stockinette, this hat & cowl set suits everyone from urban minimalists to backwoods hikers. Rich stitches, scrumptious yarn, and a touch of texture sinks us into a wealth of easy decadence.

The hat is knit in the round from the brim to the crown, starting with an alternating cable cast on.
Beginning with a provisional cast on, the cowl is knit flat, starting at the shoulder split and working across the back of the neck to the front, where the two ends are joined with an i-cord bind off.
Rib Motif and Charts 1 & 2 are written (see Stitch Instructions) and charted (pages 5 - 6) for your preference.

SKILL LEVEL
Intermediate

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Hat: 20 (22)“ / 51 (56) cm circumference with 4” / 10 cm negative ease, 9 ½” / 24 cm hat height
Cowl (One Size): 22” / 56 cm cowl circumference, 11” / 28 cm at widest point.

YARN
2 skeins SweetGeorgia Yarns Mohair Silk DK in Jade (218 yd / 200 m per 3.5 oz / 100 g skein; 90% Superwash Merino, 5% Super Kid Mohair, 5% Silk)

NEEDLES & NOTIONS
Size 4 US / 3.5 mm 16” / 40 cm circular needle and set of five double-pointed needles, or
32” / 80 cm or longer circular needle for magic loop
Size 5 US / 3.75 mm straight needles
Spare size 5 US / 3.75 mm straight needle or DPN for bind off
Scrap yarn for provisional cast on
Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge
Yarn needle, stitch markers

GAUGE
Hat:
33 sts and 32 rows = 4” / 10 cm in (k1 tbl, p1) rib stitch, after blocking
25 sts and 32 rows = 4” / 10 cm in Stockinette stitch, after blocking
Cowl:
36 sts and 28 rows = 4” / 10 cm in k1 tbl, p1 ribbing, after blocking.
22 sts and 28 rows = 4” / 10 cm in Stockinette stitch, after blocking