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Crosshatch Cowl
On one side, our Crosshatch Cowls delicate criss-es and crosses appear
etched by hand; while on the other, ridges resemble furrowed rows of justplanted seeds. This fabric may abound in complexity and dimensional
interest, but its really just a simple spin on easy-as-pie stockinette stitch!
Each stroke of the Crosshatch Cowl is drawn with Purl Sohos single ply, ne
merino yarn, aptly named Line Weight
(http://www.purlsoho.com/purl/products/item/9249-Purl-Soho-LineWeight). We worked this ngering weight yarn on nice, big needles so that
the fabric springs with extra loft and the light shines through!
No one else needs to know how little effort it takes to create this
Crosshatch Cowl! Happy knitting! -Laura
MATERIALS
GAUGE
25 stitches = 4 inches in stitch pattern (blocked)
SIZE
Narrow (Wide)
Finished Width (blocked): 7 (14) inches
Finished Circumference (blocked): 74 inches (long enough to wrap
around twice or three times!)
Sample: The sample pictured here uses approximately 1 1/4 skeins and
measures 8 3/4 inches wide.
PATTERN
Cast on 464 stitches.
Place marker and join for working in the round being careful to not twist the
stitches.
Round 1: *K2tog dropping only the rst stitch off the left needle, repeat
from * until one stitch remains in the round, slip one purlwise, remove
marker, replace slipped stitch onto left needle, K2tog dropping only the rst
stitch off the left needle, replace stitch marker.
Repeat Round 1 until piece measures approximately 8 3/4 inches from the
cast-on edge.
Continue to work the stitch pattern to bind off. Heres how
[K2tog and slip only the rst stitch off the left needle] 2 times, pass the rst
stitch over (just like a normal bind off), *k2tog and slip the rst stitch off the
left needle, pass the rst stitch over, repeat from * until 2 stitches remain (1
stitch on the left needle and 1 stitch on the right needle), knit the last stitch
and pass the rst stitch over. Cut the yarn and pull it through the remaining
stitch.
Weave in the ends and block gently.
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When I read the directions my brain went wonky! If you knit two
together theres only one stitch on the needle. How then can youwait a
minutelet me give this a try. Nope. Would you pretty please clarify the
instructions so that those of us who are marginally stupid can make this
lovely cowl? Thanks so much in advance.
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Hi Virginia.
Thanks for writing in.
Let me see if I can help clarify! So, to knit 2 together, you insert the
right needle into the front legs of two stitches. Typically, after
wrapping the working yarn around the right needle and pulling the
needle back through the stitches, you let both stitches fall off the left
needle (decreasing, turning the two stitches into one), but here
only let that one, rst stitch fall off the left needle.
Does that help?!
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Best,
Laura
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Anne says:
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First of all, thanks much for these free patterns, Ive made a few
and they are much appreciated! Having said that, Im having a
very frustrating time with this one. After casting on 464 (phew!!)
and then desperately trying to join in the round without any
twisting (phew!) I cant seem to get the hang of this pattern. Ive
Hi Anne!
Bravo on the cast on. Its no small feat!!!
I think I understand where youre caught!
Once youve inserted the needle into the two stitches and
have wrapped the yarn around the right needle, pull the right
needle back through BOTH stitches, at this point just let one
of the two (the one closes to the tip) that youve knit together
drop off the left needle.
I think then youll be able to maneuver ok.
One question though when you say knitting double are
you pulling two strands of ngering weight yarn, if so youll
probably need to be on a US15 or 17 or something quite
large. The yarn I used is thick lace or thin ngering weight
and I used US11s. You have to needle up quite a lot for this
stitch to be nice and airy. Its very dense. This might be
another reason youre having a hard time getting your
needles where you want them!
Please let me know if you have any questions at all.
Laura
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susan says:
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I love the Purl Bee patterns. I wish that sometimes you would put
some of the trickier parts of patterns on youtube. It would be so
much easier to see it as opposed to trying to understand it from
written directions. I would love to see these videos.
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I love the look of this pattern and Im currently trying knit one of your
other free scarf patterns. In the other pattern you have included a video
showing how the stitch is done, any chance of doing one for this pattern?
Im only a very new beginner to knitting and a video would be a great
help.
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Hi Clarissa.
Thanks for writing in and for your request. Well try and get this on
the docket. In the meantime though, can I help walk you through the
steps?! Id love to help get you on your way!
Laura
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Rachael says:
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Hey Rachel.
Thanks for the request. Well try and get more info up soon!
Stay tuned.
Laura
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Hi Laura, thanks so much for your offer to help. Ive read all the
other comments and suggestions but Im still a little lost. I may
have to wait and hope youre able to add a video.
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It looks like you K2 together, only slip off the rst stitch of the K2
together. Next, K2 together with the second stitch of the K2 together
and the next stitch.
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Diane!
That is absolutely right!!
Thanks for helping clarify.
Laura
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AlisinWnderlnd says:
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Hi AlisinWnderlnd,
Thanks for writing in.
Regarding the size There are two sizes, for a 7 inch wide
cowl youll need 1 skein. For a 14 inch wide cowl, youll need 2
skeins. The sample pictured here uses over a skein and
measures 8 3/4 inches wide. If you need to reference any of
this information, you can nd it under the section titled
SIZES.
The circumference of this cowl is quite generous. It loops
around 3 times. With a smaller circumference youll be able to
accomplish a nice width with just one skein. You could try for
something around 58-60 inches.
Regarding the stitch pattern Once you knit the rst and
second stitches of the round together and drop the rst
stitch off the left needle, youll continue that step next youll
knit the second and third stitch of the round together and
drop the second stitch off, then youll work the third and forth
stitch of the round together and drop the third stitch off
and so on until you get to the last stitch of the round. At this
point youll have to slip a stitch and move the end of round
marker, replace the slipped stitch so you can work the last
stitch of the round together with the rst stitch of the round,
then replace the end-of-round marker.
I hope this helps clarify things!
Please let us know if you have any questions.
Thanks.
Laura
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Nicole H says:
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Thank you for the clari cation as a well seasoned knitter my brain
was a little fuzzy reading the instructions as well.
What a gorgeous pattern! Thank you for sharing.
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yanagi says:
May 9, 2015 (http://www.purlbee.com/2015/05/08/crosshatch-cowl/comment-page-1/#comment-70574)
This is so lovely. I get constant pleas for lap robes from the local Cancer
clinic and was wondering how to knit this pattern at. Any help would be
so appreciated. Thanks.
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Hi Yanagi.
Thanks for your interest in the pattern! Here is how this stitch
pattern goes, knit at
Right Side: *K2tog dropping only the rst stitch off the left needle,
repeat from * until one stitch remains, k1.
Wrong Side: *P2tog dropping only the rst stitch off the left needle,
repeat from * until one stitch remains, p1.
Please note When worked densely, an interesting, not untidy edge
forms. When worked loosely however, (like here, using ngering
weight on nice big needles) the edges become quite a bit messier
looking. This is one of the reasons, at this gauge, we decided to make
a cowl rather than a wrap or scarf.
Hope this helps!
Laura
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yanagi says:
May 10, 2015 (http://www.purlbee.com/2015/05/08/crosshatch-cowl/comment-page1/#comment-70675)
Thank you so much. Im sure I can ddle with something until I get
a neat edge. I really appreciate such a kind and quick reply.
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Angela C says:
May 9, 2015 (http://www.purlbee.com/2015/05/08/crosshatch-cowl/comment-page-1/#comment-70575)
So excited! I have 1 skein of line weight in dragon y blue that Ive been
trying to nd a pattern for. this is perfect!
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Can you please translate the pattern stitch for using 2 straight needles?
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Hi Arlene.
Thanks for your interest in the pattern!
Right Side: *K2tog dropping only the rst stitch off the left needle,
repeat from * until one stitch remains, k1.
Wrong Side: *P2tog dropping only the rst stitch off the left needle,
repeat from * until one stitch remains, p1.
Please note When worked densely, an interesting, not untidy edge
forms. When worked loosely however, (like here, using ngering
weight on nice big needles) the edges become quite a bit messier
looking. This is one of the reasons, at this gauge, we decided to make
a cowl rather than a wrap or scarf.
Hope this helps!
Laura
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Lynda says:
May 9, 2015 (http://www.purlbee.com/2015/05/08/crosshatch-cowl/comment-page-1/#comment-70578)
Im pretty new to knitting, so I need some clari cation. Why does the
materials list say 1 (2) skein(s) of yarn when the cowl is in only one
size. Do I need one or two skeins to knit it as shown? Thanks!
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Hi Lynda.
There are two sizes: Narrow (Wide)
The Narrow sizes uses one skein and is 7 inches wide. The Wide size
uses two skeins, measuring 14 inches wide. The sample uses about a
skein and plus some and measures 8 3/4 inches wide.
Hope this helps!
Laura
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Merella says:
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Hi Merella.
Yes it does. I used a long tail cast on for this!
Thanks.
Laura
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Hello, Im still confused, how many stitches are left on your needles after
the rst row?
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Hi Gill.
The stitch count is the same at the end of each Round.
Is there a speci c part of the pattern that I can try and talk you
through?
Please write us back. Wed love to help get you on your way!
Laura
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Do you really need a 60 inch cord? Addi doesnt seem to have one that
long for a U. S. #11.
This looks like a fun project.
Thanks
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Hi Kathy.
I think you could get away with a shorter needle. The Line Weight
really squishes up if needed. If you use shorter needles though,
maybe use point protectors, just to be safe!
Thanks,
Laura
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June!
You just made our teams day!
Thanks for writing in and about the print button!
You are very welcome for the patterns.
Thanks for the kind words and support.
Laura
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Fern says:
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If only 1 stitch remains in the round (Im assuming on the left needle
point) how do you K2tog? Please let me know when the video of this is
made.
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Hi Fern.
Thanks for writing in.
Im not sure when well have a video for this, but in the meantime
maybe I can try and talk (or type) you through it
If you reference the last part of Row 1.. once you get to where one
stitch remains, youre going to slip one stitch purlwise, remove the
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slipped stitch onto left needle, then
k2tog dropping only the rst stitchVIEW
off the
left needle, then youll
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How might we knit something like this in the at? back and forth? Not for
a cowl but maybe a ordinary scarf. I have a pile of alpaca but men dont
like cowls as much as a plain scarf. Ideas? Or do same stitch in both
directions? When I tried back and forth, I had one stitch left at the end
and just knit it and still had the same number of stitches as the previous
row. How about this?
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Right Side: *K2tog dropping only the rst stitch off the left needle,
repeat from * until one stitch remains, k1.
Wrong Side: *P2tog dropping only the rst stitch off the left needle,
repeat from * until one stitch remains, p1.
Please note When worked densely, an interesting, not untidy edge
forms. When worked loosely however, (like here, using ngering
weight on nice big needles) the edges become quite a bit messier.
This is one of the reasons, at this gauge, we decided to make a cowl
rather than a wrap or scarf. For a mens scarf though I imagine youll
be working it a bit tighter than I did here. Youll still need to jump up
from the recommended needle size, but Im guessing youve already
gured that out in your swatching!
Hope this helps!
Let me know if you have any questions.
Laura
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Debbie says:
May 9, 2015 (http://www.purlbee.com/2015/05/08/crosshatch-cowl/comment-page-1/#comment-70598)
Could you clarify which size is shown (or are both)? It seems the larger
one is modeled, and the smaller is on the at surface, but Id like to know
for sure. Thanks!
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Hi Debbie!
The sample is 8 3/4 inches wide, it is between the two sizes. We
really wanted to keep working on it until it was 14 inches, but we
were too excited to postpone the posting of this project so we bound
off and went ahead and shared it!
All of the sizing info can be found in the section titled SIZES if you
want a quick to reference this info later.
Thanks for writing in and let me know if you have any questions!
Laura
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Katie says:
May 9, 2015 (http://www.purlbee.com/2015/05/08/crosshatch-cowl/comment-page-1/#comment-70600)
I have done a cowl in a similar stitch called the herringbone stitch. Its a
gorgeous effect. Difference is SSK instead of K2Tog and dropping only
rst stitch. Very time consuming though. I recommend a needle a few
sizes larger for your yarn. Can be very tight
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Hi! I went to my local yarn shop to look at ngering weight yarn for this
project, and I became completely confused. Line/Fingering weight yarn
plus size 11 needles is going to result in some extremely lacy, large
stitches. Really #11s? Or is there a typo? My imagination cant make the
picture you shared match up with essentially sock yarn on size 11
needlesHelp?
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Hi Helene.
Yes, US #11s.
This stitch is extremely dense and to get the light airy feel, I used
US11s. If youre a looser knitter than I am, you may only need US #9s
or 10s.
Thanks for writing in.
Laura
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Claire says:
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Hello,
Ive been trying to practice this stitch on regular yarn (before CO the
400+ sts) and still cant get the hang of it, so hopefully you will have a
video tutorial for the stitch. Is there another name to this stitch pattern?
(Maybe someone out there in YouTube world already made the video).
Also, if I were to shortened the length of the cowl (i.e. would like it to go
around twice, max.) is there a multiply number of stitches that needs to
be satis ed when casting-on? E.g. multiply of 8 sts or multiply of 8 sts +2,
etc.
Many thanks,
Claire
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Hi Claire.
This stitch is often called Twice Knit and it works with any stitch
count.
Thanks.
Laura
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Thanks for the lovely pattern. I have used quite a few of your free
patterns and also bought one of them. I have some 4 ply merino bambino
pure wool with me. Actually 5 balls of 95 yards each. Would this he
Hi Rita.
Thanks for writing in.
475 yards should be plenty to make a cowl! If youre working at the
same gauge as I did here, you should be able to get a cowl that is
approximately 74 inches in circumference and 7 inches wide. If you
want it to be wider (the sample pictured here is 8 3/4 inches wide),
you may want to consider casting on fewer stitches. The 74-inch
circumference cowl pictured here can loop around 3 times, but if you
cast on for about 58-60 inches, the cowl will still loop around twice
and youll have plenty of yarn for a nice generous width!
Let me know if you have any questions!
Laura
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rita says:
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Oh Rita.
I am so sorry for the confusion I meant to write inches
there, not stitches. Cast on for 58 to 60 inches. To do that,
take your gauge and multiply it by your desired nished
circumference and cast that number on!
Let me know if you have any questions.
Sorry again about that typo.
Laura
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Elizabeth says:
May 10, 2015 (http://www.purlbee.com/2015/05/08/crosshatch-cowl/comment-page-1/#comment-70643)
Having only read the instructions (and comments) and not tried this
patternI cant imagine how this works because it seems you are
continually decreasing by knitting two together and dropping one. Of
course that cant be the case, but perhaps you can explain how this
works.
I, too, really appreciate the patterns. Most recently I have made the
brioche cowl, one about 11 inches wide and the second about 7 inches.
The pattern was fun once I got the hang of it and receives many
complimentsThank you!
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Hi Ashley.
Thank you for the kind words!
It sounds like youve got it insert the right needle to k2tog as
normal, pulling the needle and yarn through both, but then only let
one stitch drop from the left needle.
Let me know if you have any questions!
Laura
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Carol says:
May 10, 2015 (http://www.purlbee.com/2015/05/08/crosshatch-cowl/comment-page-1/#comment-70665)
To all those very confused about the dropping the rst stitch only part
I was with you, gave it a few goes but kept getting all messed up. I ended
up googling to nd a video while there isnt one for this particular
stitch, the herringbone stitch tutorials are conceptually similar, and
watching those cleared it up for me. Maybe try watching those? Hope it
helps!
A day later, now almost half way through my cowl (I am using a dk,
extremely soft alpaca on 13 needles and it coming up a treat!) We are
about to hit a very cold snap this week in southern Australia, so racing to
nish so I can wear it later in the week. Thanks for yet another amazing
pattern purl bee ladies!
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Is purl bee of ce in NYC ? Do you offer a class? I can take the train into
NYC .
Susan
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Hi Susan.
Purl Soho does offer classes and they take place in our shop which is
in the Soho neighborhood of New York City.
Here is a link to our class schedule: http://www.purlbee.com/classesand-events/ (http://www.purlbee.com/classes-and-events/)
Here is a link to our Classes FAQ page:
http://www.purlbee.com/classes-faqs/
(http://www.purlbee.com/classes-faqs/)
Let us know if you have any questions.
Thanks!
Laura
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Kim says:
May 10, 2015 (http://www.purlbee.com/2015/05/08/crosshatch-cowl/comment-page-1/#comment-70715)
Hi Kim.
Great question You could work it either way! Knitters choice!
Thanks,
Laura
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Claire H says:
May 11, 2015 (http://www.purlbee.com/2015/05/08/crosshatch-cowl/comment-page-1/#comment-70748)
Thank you for this beautiful pattern! Id like to make a baby blanket using
this stitch, and I see from the previous comments that youve already
kindly provided the pattern for knitting it at. Im wondering about an
edging/border for the blanket. Would you recommend anything in
particular, or just a garter stitch border? Thanks in advance for your
advice!
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Hi Claire H.
Its going to be hard to nd an edge stitch that matches the row
gauge of this twice knit fabric. so I think I would probably work the
piece at just in stitch pattern and then go back and pick up along the
edge doing an attached iCord. That way you can pick up as many as
you need to ensure the piece doesnt pull or pucker.
Hope this helps.
Thanks.
Laura
Laura
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JillSusan says:
May 11, 2015 (http://www.purlbee.com/2015/05/08/crosshatch-cowl/comment-page-1/#comment-70759)
Is anyone else but me having problems with the cable on the needles just
twisting horribly? Is it the nature of this stitch or am I doing something
wrong?
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Nancy says:
May 11, 2015 (http://www.purlbee.com/2015/05/08/crosshatch-cowl/comment-page-1/#comment-70767)
Hi Nancy.
It depends on how snug you want it. Youll probably want enough
stitches to make somewhere between an 18- and 22-inch
circumference. If its helpful to see other single no looping cowls,
to determine what circumference youd like, maybe check out some
of the projects below.
The circumference of our
Our Bandana Cowl is 19 inches
http://www.purlbee.com/2011/10/11/sweet-stitching-with-erinbandana-cowl/ (http://www.purlbee.com/2011/10/11/sweetstitching-with-erin-bandana-cowl/)
Our Briaded Cable Cowl is decreases from 26 inches at the bottom
to 20 inches at the top
http://www.purlbee.com/2015/02/07/braided-cable-cowl/
(http://www.purlbee.com/2015/02/07/braided-cable-cowl/)
Our Lovely Ribbed Cowl is 18 inches
http://www.purlbee.com/2012/11/01/lovely-ribbed-cowl/
(http://www.purlbee.com/2012/11/01/lovely-ribbed-cowl/)
Our Ombre Cowl decreases from 26 inches at the bottom to 17
inches at the top http://www.purlbee.com/2013/08/25/lauras-loopombre-cowl/ (http://www.purlbee.com/2013/08/25/lauras-loopombre-cowl/)
Our Reversible Cowl decreases from 22 1/4 inches at the bottom to
20 inches at the top
http://www.purlbee.com/2015/02/20/reversible-cowl/
(http://www.purlbee.com/2015/02/20/reversible-cowl/)
Our Salt and Pepper Cowl is 22 inches
http://www.purlbee.com/2013/05/09/lauras-loop-salt-and-peppercowl/ (http://www.purlbee.com/2013/05/09/lauras-loop-salt-andpepper-cowl/)
Our Structured Alpaca Cowl decreases from 21 inches at the
bottom to 17 inches at the top
http://www.purlbee.com/2013/11/26/lauras-loop-structuredalpaca-cowl-in-purl-sohos-new-alpaca/
(http://www.purlbee.com/2013/11/26/lauras-loop-structuredalpaca-cowl-in-purl-sohos-new-alpaca/)
Once you know what circumference youd like, simply multiply that
dimension by your gauge to the inch.
Let us know if you have any questions!
Laura
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