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Tea, Earl Grey, Decaf
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Tea, Earl Grey, Decaf is a close-fitting cowl inspired by the sartorial choices of everyone’s favourite retired starship captain. Knit from the bottom up, the cowl features a combination of ribbing and a woven cable panel separated by travelling 1x1 diagonal twists.
TECHNIQUES/SKILLS
- knitting in the round
- making knit and purl stitches
- knitting through the back loop
- making cables using four stitches
- making twists using two stitches
SIZE/MEASUREMENTS
One size:
- Height: front: 7.5”/19cm; back: 8.25”/21cm
- Circumference: 20”/51cm
YARN
189 yards (173 meters) / 80 grams (2.8oz) worsted weight yarn that showcases cables well.
NEEDLES & NOTIONS
- 1 US 6/4mm 16”/40cm circular needle, or size necessary to obtain gauge
- cable needle
- stitch markers
- tapestry needle for weaving in ends
GAUGE
All measurements are taken from washed and blocked knitting, unstretched.
- Stockinette, per 4”/10cm: 22 stitches / 27 rows
- Cable motif, per 4”/10cm: 26 stitches / 26 rows
- Ribbing, per 4”/10cm: 23 stitches / 24.25 rows
STITCH PATTERNS
Both charts and written instructions are included for the stitch patterns.
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- First published: March 2020
- Page created: March 9, 2020
- Last updated: January 17, 2021 …
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