It’s Gansey time!
I wanted to play with this sort of knit-on-the-bias bandanna cowl construction. I chose to address texture, rather than color, in this unisex piece.
Easier to wear than a shawl, just toss it on and go.
This is a fast, fun knit, great for gifts. Enjoy!
One Size
Finished Measurements
Height (from top of cowl to bottom corner): 26†/ 66 cm
Circumference: 26†/ 66 cm
Yarn
Anzula Katara, 50% Merino Wool / 50% Yak (98 yds / 90 m per 1.76 oz / 50 g), 5 skeins (sample used 450 yds / 411 m), shown in Chiva.
Needles
US 6 / 4 mm (your choice straight or circular), or size to obtain gauge
US 6 / 4 mm DPN for Applied I Cord
Gauge
20 sts and 32 rows over 4†/ 10 cm in textured patterns, blocked
Gauge is important. Alterations in gauge will affect yarn requirements and finished size.
Notions
yarn needle
stitchmarkers as desired
Skills
Applied I cord (directions given)
Grafting (only 6 sts), can sew if desired instead
Mattress stitch
Both charts and line by line instructions are provided
