{"product_id":"diamond-halo-cowl","title":"Diamond Halo Cowl","description":"\u003cp\u003eWestknits Kits are available at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.stephenandpenelope.com\/collections\/westknits-kits\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.stephenandpenelope.com\/collections\/westknits-kits\"\u003eStephen \u0026amp; Penelope!\u003c\/a\u003e​\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--Start tab labels--\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab1\" class=\"active\" data-mce-href=\"#tab1\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab2\" data-mce-href=\"#tab2\"\u003eInfo\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab3\" data-mce-href=\"#tab3\"\u003eShown In\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!--Start tab content--\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab1\" class=\"active\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a PDF knitting pattern.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv title=\"Page 1\" class=\"page\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSelect two colors of DK weight wool like West Wool Tandem and pair them together with matching strands of lace weight mohair silk. I held a matching strand of Glowhair lace weight mohair silk together with each color of Tandem to make the fabric extra soft with a subtle fluffy glow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis stranded cowl is knit in the round with increases and decreases to form the tapered silhouette. The back of the cowl is higher to form a protective hooded effect for extra defense against the winter chills. Choose a high contrast color combo to accentuate the bold geometric motifs or select a softer contrast for a more shadowy subtle effect.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAll rights reserved. Pattern for personal use only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"notes markdown core_item_content__text_block core_item_content__text_block--notes\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinished Measurements\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e23″ \/ 58cm circumference around neck after seaming. 7.5″ \/ 19cm at narrowest part along the front neck. 13″ \/ 33cm at widest part along the back of the neck\/head. Measurements taken after blocking with the tube lying flat.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYarn\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eDK weight held together with lace weight mohair\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can knit this cowl without the extra strand of mohair for a simple DK weight wool version.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv title=\"Page 2\" class=\"page\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYardage \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eColor A - 280yds \/ 256m (light color) \u003cbr\u003eColor B - 225yds \/ 206m (dark color)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColor A = 1 strand DK weight wool held together with 1 strand lace weight mohair silk \u003cbr\u003eColor B = 1 strand DK weight wool held together with 1 strand lace weight mohair silk\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor example, you will need 280yds \/ 256m of DK weight wool AND 280yds \/ 256m of lace weight mohair silk for color A. You will also need the recommended yardage of color B for both the DK weight and lace weight strands of yarn.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeedles \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eUS 6 \/ 4mm circular in 40″ \/ 100cm length or size needed to obtain gauge\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMagic loop method is used for knitting in the round. You can use DPN’s if you prefer. Watch this Westknits video to assist with the magic loop technique.\u003cbr\u003ehttps:\/\/youtu.be\/hpFHbHmrCcc\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eYou can use a shorter circular needle length if you prefer to not use the Magic Loop Method.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1 stitch marker, tapestry needle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv title=\"Page 2\" class=\"page\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGauge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e22 sts \u0026amp; 28 rnds = 4″ \/ 10cm in stranded colorwork after blocking\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWestknits Workshops\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVenture into the world of Westknits with my series of online workshops. Westknits Workshops can be watched as many times as you like and at your own pace as you learn new knitting skills. Sign up here!\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.westknits.mom\/collections\/workshops\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.westknits.mom\/collections\/workshops\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.westknits.mom\/collections\/workshops\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWestknits Kits\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe have dozens of curated color palettes to inspire your next Westknits project. Collect a Westknits kit at Stephen \u0026amp; Penelope! We ship worldwide!\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.stephenandpenelope.com\/pages\/westknits-kits\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.stephenandpenelope.com\/pages\/westknits-kits\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.stephenandpenelope.com\/pages\/westknits-kits\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWestknits on YouTube\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCheck out my videos on YouTube for some helpful tutorials and an exciting insight into the woolly world of Westknits!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@StephenWest\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@StephenWest\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@StephenWest\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab3\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWest Wool Tandem (100% South American Merino Wool; 254yds \/ 233m per 100g skein)\u003cbr\u003eWest Wool Glowhair (64% Mohair, 36% Mulberry Silk; 229yds \/ 210m per 25g ball)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eColor A: Glass (light blue)\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eColor B: Chestnut (dark brown)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTandem and Glowhair are held together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Westknits","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49804770181458,"sku":"SW-7386920","price":6.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0027\/6188\/3683\/files\/DiamondHaloCowl8_84847fee-16c1-4318-8735-02558957e322.jpg?v=1731678154","url":"https:\/\/www.westknits.mom\/products\/diamond-halo-cowl","provider":"Westknits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}