Tangled Cowl
Say hello to the Tangled Cowl, a pattern inspired by the desire to simplify steeking for beginners!
Say hello to the Tangled Cowl, a pattern inspired by the desire to simplify steeking for beginners!
Say hello to the Tangled Cowl, a pattern inspired by the desire to simplify steeking for beginners!
About Tangled Cowl
When my lovely friend Rachel from Tangled Yarn asked me to write an article for her blog to make steeking more accessible to those new to the technique, I noticed a lack of quick and easy steeking projects for beginners, so I decided to fill that gap with the Tangled Cowl!
This cowl starts with the colourwork, which, thanks to the steek, transforms into a flat piece. Then stitches are picked up around the edges, and a half-twisted rib is worked in the round. With tidy corner increases, it results in a neat and cosy collar-like accessory that pairs perfectly with sweaters and coats. You can choose to add buttonholes for secure closure, or simply fasten it with your favourite shawl pin or brooch. Get ready to learn new skills and have a beautiful finished object in no time!
The Details…
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De Rerum Natura Ulysse; Sport weight: 202 yards/185 meters per 50g in colourway Lagon (MC) and Plume (CC).
Approx 180 yards/165 meters for MC Approx 200 yards/185 meters for CC
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Needle A (for colourwork): I am using 4 mm/6 US with a 32” / 80 cm cable. Needle B (ribbing): I am using 3.5 mm/ 60” / 152 cm cable.
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Length (adjustable): 34” / 86.25 cm Width (adjustable): 9” / 22.75 cm
Both the length and width can be easily adjusted and there are instructions for how to do so in the pattern, just be aware that if you decide to increase either you may need more yarn than listed above.
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24 sts by 30 rows over 4”/10 cm in colourwork chart and after blocking. 24 sts by 32 rows over 4”/10 cm in Half-Twisted Rib and after blocking.
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Tapestry needle, 6 x 15mm buttons (if working buttonholes), 3.5mm crochet hook, yarn for reinforcing steek, 3 regular stitch markers, 6 removable markers and one unique marker for BOR.
