Riggies Cowl

> > A quick and fun knit worked in > > soothing garter stitch with a little > > nod to Shetland hap shaping. Knit this > > in your favorite Shetland shades, add > > pops of color in the three needle bind > > off or at the neck edge! Please enjoy > > this free pattern and make it your > > own! +[media title][1] **Size** Circumference: Approx. 20 (25)” / 51 (63.5) cm Depth at Center Front: Approx. 14 (16 ½)” / 35.5 (42) cm See note on gauge below. **Needles** US 6 / 4mm circular needle, 24” / 60 cm length (a second needle in the same size is needed for the Three Needle Bind Off). Note: You can really use any length of the above needles as no stitches are joined for working in the round. I have listed a length I think is most comfortable for accommodating the number of stitches being worked at one time. **Yarn** Approx. 200 (300) yds / 183 (275) m of fingering weight yarn. shown in: Jamieson’s Of Shetland Spindrift (100% Pure Shetland Wool; 115 yds / 105m per 25g ball) Samples shown use: Smaller Size- Sunglow + Mogit with Mimosa for front TNBO. Larger Size- Burnt Ochre with Mint for front TNBO and Royal for Purled I Cord Bind off on neck edge. **Notions** Scrap yarn to hold stitches, 2 split ring markers (to mark RS of knitting, scrap thread can also be used), tapestry needle for weaving in ends. **Gauge** 21 sts & 36 rows = 4” / 10cm worked flat over Garter Stitch on US 6 / 4mm needles. *Note On Gauge: Although gauge is important to aim for there is a lot of flexibility with this project as garter stitch has a lot of give in the fabric. The row gauge is what will determine the circumference of the cowl. The stitch gauge will determine the overall length. It will also make a difference what type of yarn you use. To more easily match the gauge and fabric shown here a woolly and lofty yarn, like Shetland wool, is recommended. Smoother yarns will yield a different result in the fabric.* **Construction** This cowl is worked in two halves and joined at the center front using a Three Needle Bind Off. The two halves are shaped using yarn overs at the beginning of every other row and the top neck edge is worked in a slipped garter stitch edge. The cowl comes in two sizes but can be easily adjusted. The cowl can be worked in a single color or different colors for each half (or more) and contrast pops can be added in the Three Needle Bind Off and/or if you choose to pick up stitches at the top neck edge for a Purled I-Cord Bind Off. [1]: https://youtu.be/5ZDPgXFh8No