
Rancher’s Cowl
This versatile cowl, inspired by Navajo weaving and New Mexico landscapes, provides warmth and protection while featuring meaningful motifs and colors that connect the wearer to home.
Pattern · Farm & Fiber Knits
Farm & Fiber Knits · Pattern
| Type | Pattern |
|---|---|
| From | Farm & Fiber Knits |
| Author | Jen Geigley |
| Published | April 29, 2024 |
| Format |
In the countryside, on campus, or on the slopes, this beanie is a quick knit in worsted-weight yarn with clever crown shaping and a band of graphic colorwork.
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In the countryside, on campus, or on the slopes, this beanie is a quick knit in worsted-weight yarn with clever crown shaping and a band of graphic colorwork. Be prepared for please-knit-one-for-me requests—and it would make a great teach-your-friend-to-knit colorwork project.
MATERIALS
Yarn Blue Sky Fibers Woolstok Worsted (100% fine Highland wool; 123 yd (112 m)/1¾ oz [50 g]); Storm Cloud (MC) and Golden Meadow (CC), 1 skein each.
Needles Sizes 6 (4 mm) and 7 (4.5 mm): 16" circular (cir); size 7 (4.5 mm): set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); tapestry needle.
Gauge 21 sts and 24 rows = about 4" (10 cm) in St st using larger needle, blocked.
Finished Size 20" (51 cm) circumference and 9" (23 cm) tall after blocking.
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