Larger on the bottom and smaller at the top, different needle sizes are used to create the cowl shaping. Pattern stitch is written and charted. Finished measurements: Circumference at bottom: 30" (76 cm); circumference at top: 25½" (65 cm); length: 13½" (34 cm) Materials: 3 Hanks AMANO MAYU (50g), #2004 Yellow Grass 24" Length Circular needle, US 6 (4 mm), (for lower ribbing and lower half of the cowl) 24" Length Circular needle, US 5 (3.75 mm), (for upper half of the cowl) 24" Length Circular needle, US 4 (3.5 mm), (for upper ribbing) Stitch marker Cable needle (cn) Tapestry needle Gauge: 22 sts = 4" (10.2 cm); 29 rnds = 4" (10.2 cm) in St st 1 pattern repeat: 18 sts = 3½" (9 cm); 28 rnds = 3¾" (9.5 cm) TO SAVE TIME, TAKE TIME TO CHECK GAUGE
