tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-322550702023-11-16T09:04:33.388-06:00Boots or HeartsCnyttan GarnUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32255070.post-62570342898251822182010-01-30T22:50:00.009-06:002010-11-24T14:31:38.255-06:00Emphasis Cowl<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXxMEyrW3LRJUhxBBLICUtecY4xgSxwFX7mwjhVjuLCUEDMN6jTqYBR_1_i9W1wg6yG3w5zCAVdCdKUJzqGm282EYi5KcZ_tdIFuZMRSi5Zk9TFc1y1USbRp5_meUA2ZmUbjzA_w/s1600/knitproject-118.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXxMEyrW3LRJUhxBBLICUtecY4xgSxwFX7mwjhVjuLCUEDMN6jTqYBR_1_i9W1wg6yG3w5zCAVdCdKUJzqGm282EYi5KcZ_tdIFuZMRSi5Zk9TFc1y1USbRp5_meUA2ZmUbjzA_w/s320/knitproject-118.JPG" width="214" /></a></div>This is a pattern for a cowl made with one skein of <a href="http://www.eisakunoro.com/html/home/index.html">Noro Iro</a>. The simple texture emphasizes the color changes. It is stretchy enough to pull over your head.<br />
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Dimensions: Length 9 inches, Circumference 23 inches (approx)<br />
Gauge: 3 stitches per inch<br />
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</div><div style="color: #38761d;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Materials</span></div><br />
Size 11 (US) 8 mm circular needles. (approximately 24 inches long)<br />
Noro Iro, 1 Skein<br />
I used Color #63<br />
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</div><div style="color: #38761d;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Directions</span></div><br />
This cowl is knit in a simple offset rib pattern with rows of stockinette in between.<br />
Measure at least 72 inches from the end and tie your slipknot here for the long tail cast on. Each cast on stitch takes about an inch of yarn.<br />
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Cast on 68 stitches using long tail cast on. I cast on fairly tight, as the edge needs some stability.<br />
Join in the round and place marker at beginning.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSsBmcWNVRcLUr74Nv1ja5QI0ae4xRsqa6W81yPQCBYzugijKRB2qjl4JXwrXForUeIyUsyQP0aDkZ-j0fRZLOj8W4PIzbAIOGBpk9EKaL00zEK-8XTMwZ0aH5muDsQwheA0pmOA/s1600/knitproject-119.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="188" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSsBmcWNVRcLUr74Nv1ja5QI0ae4xRsqa6W81yPQCBYzugijKRB2qjl4JXwrXForUeIyUsyQP0aDkZ-j0fRZLOj8W4PIzbAIOGBpk9EKaL00zEK-8XTMwZ0aH5muDsQwheA0pmOA/s200/knitproject-119.JPG" width="200" /></a></div>Round 1: K2, P2 till marker<br />
Round 2: Repeat Round 1<br />
Round 3: Repeat Round 1<br />
Round 4-6: Knit <br />
Round 7: P2, K2 till marker<br />
Round 8: Repeat Round 7<br />
Round 9: Repeat Round 7<br />
Round 10-12: Knit<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Repeat these 12 rows until yarn is nearly gone.<br />
Cast off tightly in knit.<br />
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<div style="color: #38761d;"><b>Finishing </b></div><br />
I recommend blocking this by soaking in some water with a bit of hair conditioner. The Iro has some debris that will come out in the water, and the yarn will bloom. Lay flat and scrunch to dry, shaping ridges.<br />
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This is a pattern for a fun scarf made with colors from any national flag. The colors in <a href="http://cache.lionbrand.com/yarns/hometownUSA.html">Hometown USA by Lion Brand</a> are perfect for many of the countries. This is somewhat ironic, but hey, going global can be fun!<br />
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Dimensions: 75 inches x 5 inches<br />
Gauge: Probably not that important, but about 15.5 stitches per 4 inches in garter stitch.<br />
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<div style="color: #38761d;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Materials</span></div><br />
Size 13 (US) 9mm circular needles. (approximately 47 inches long)<br />
Lion Brand Hometown USA, 3 balls, pick your colors.<br />
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I used Pittsburgh Yellow (A), Cincinnati Red (B) and Oakland Black (C) to make the German flag.<br />
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<div style="color: #38761d;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Directions</span></div><br />
This scarf is knit longways in garter stitch.<br />
Measure at least 175 inches from the end and tie your slipknot here for the long tail cast on. Each cast on stitch takes about an inch of yarn.<br />
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Loosely cast on 160 stitches with color A, using long tail cast on. In such a chunky yarn, the cast on row nearly becomes a row of its own.<br />
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Knit 6 rows.<br />
Join B, knit 8 rows.<br />
Join C, knit 6 rows.<br />
Cast off.<br />
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</div>Wave your scarf around during the World Cup.<br />
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