Causal Nexus cowl is worked in the round as a seamless tube. The ends of the cowl are grafted together at the end to form a perfect ring. The charted colourwork section combines three easy stitch patterns and lends the project a rich heritage feel.
Difficulty
Intermediate - stranded colourwork, knitting in the round, grafting.
Finished Measurements
Approximately 6 3/4 in / 17 cm wide and 22 in / 56 cm circumference.
Yarn
Fingering weight/4ply wool in 2 contrasting shades
Gauge
26 sts and 32 rnds = 4 in / 10 cm in St st using 3.25mm (US 3) needles, measured after light blocking without stretching. Adjust needle size if necessary to get the correct gauge.
Needles and Notions
- Size 3.25mm (US 3) set of needles for small circumference knitting in the round. The cowl can be worked on a short circular needle or a set of double pointed needles in the round, or on a longer circular needle in a magic loop.
- Spare needle in the same or a smaller size for holding stitches while grafting.
- Stitch marker, 2 removable markers
- 3mm (US D) crochet hook
- Tapestry needle.