Four ribbing-based, highly textured stitch patterns combine in an oversized cowl that is completely reversible. The combination of garter, stockinette and slipped stitches is highly effective with variegated or watercolor-multi yarns, and equally beautiful in semi-solids. Techniques & Skills Used Cable CO, knit/purl, slipped stitches, working in the round; the stitch pattern is both written and charted. Size One size, 12" high and 30" circumference, adjustable for varying amounts of yardage. Yarn Malabrigo Yarn Rios (100% superwash merino wool; 210 yards/192m/100g), shown in Bobby Blue; 2 skeins, or approximately 360 yards of worsted weight wool yarn. Other Materials US 8 (5mm) 24" circular needle or size to match gauge Stitch markers (1) Yarn needle Gauge 18 st and 22 rows/4" in Broken Rib stitch, 17 st and 24 rows in K1P1 Ribbing, after blocking. Gauge is not critical for this project, however a different gauge may result in a smaller or larger finished cowl, and different yardage requirements.
