De La Fere Cowl

**About this Pattern:** Inspired by *The Three Musketeers*, this cowl pattern comes in three different yarn weights: Worsted, Thicker Worsted, and 4-ply. It features fully written instructions in addition to charted instructions. Video tutorials for techniques are linked. A low vision file with 22 point san serif font and enlarged charts is included with purchase. **Sizing:** Worsted Cowl: 1 (2, 3) (4, 5, 6) are a circumference of 19 (20.25, 21.75) (23.25, 24.75, 26.25) inches *or 48.5 (51.5, 55.5) (59, 63, 66.5) centimeters*. Cowl length is 8.75 inches *or 22cm.* Thicker Cowl: 1 (2, 3) (4, 5, 6) are a circumference of 18.5 (19.75, 21) (23.5, 24.5, 25.75) inches *or 47 (50, 53.5) (59.5, 62.5, 65.5) centimeters*. Cowl length is 7.75 (7.75, 7.75) (8.75, 8.75, 8.75) inches *or 19.5 (19.5, 19.5) (22.5, 22.5, 22.5) centimeters.* 4-ply Cowl: 1 (2, 3) (4, 5, 6) are a circumference of 19.25 (20.25, 21.25) (23.5, 24.5, 25.5) inches *or 49 (51.5, 54) (59.5, 62.5, 65) centimeters.* Cowl length is 7.75 (7.75, 7.75) (8.75, 8.75, 8.75) inches *or 19.5 (19.5, 19.5) (22.5, 22.5, 22.5) centimeters.* The recommended ease is negative 2” *(5cm)* for a fitted cowl, and up to 4” (10.2cm) of positive ease for a loose cowl. The blue cowl is a 4-Ply Cowl in Size 4 worn with 1.5" *(3.8cm)* of positive ease. The purple cowl is a Worsted Cowl in Size 1 worn with 3" *(7.6cm)* of negative ease. **Yarn:** **Worsted Cowl:** Main Color: 135 (140, 150) (155, 165, 175) yards *or 120 (130, 135) (145, 150, 160) meters*. Contrast Color: 75 (75, 80) (85, 90, 95) yards *or 65 (70, 75) (80, 85, 90) meters*. Recommended Yarn: John Arbon Textiles Harvest Hues Worsted, 33% Bluefaced Leicester, 33% Falklands Merino, and 33% Zwartbles with 200 meters in 100g. (Also sold in 25g Mini Skeins.) Worsted sample utilizes Elder (MC) and Flax (CC). **Thicker Cowl:** Main Color: 130 (140, 145) (170, 180, 185) yards *or 120 (125, 135) (160, 165, 170) meters*. Contrast Color: 110 (115, 120) (145, 150, 155) yards *or 100 (105, 110) (130, 135, 145) meters*. Recommended Yarn: John Arbon Textiles Harvest Hues Worsted, 33% Bluefaced Leicester, 33% Falklands Merino, and 33% Zwartbles with 200 meters in 100g. (Also sold in 25g Mini Skeins.) Worsted sample utilizes Elder (MC) and Flax (CC). **4-ply Cowl:** Main Color: 155 (160, 170) (200, 210, 215) yards *or 145 (150, 160) (185, 195, 200) meters.* Contrast Color: 105 (110, 115) (140, 145, 150) yards *or 100 (105, 110) (130, 135, 140) meters.* Recommended Yarn: John Arbon Textiles Harvest Hues 4-ply, 33% Bluefaced Leicester, 33% Falklands Merino, and 33% Zwartbles with 400 meters in 100g. (Also sold in 25g Mini Skeins.) 4-ply sample utilizes Blackthorn (MC) and Russet (CC). Note: John Arbon recommends washing yarn before use. Carefully undo skein, soak in wool wash, then use a towel to carefully remove water. Hang on a hanger or door knob until dry. **Gauge:** Worsted Cowl: 22 sts and 23 rounds in 4” *(10.2cm)* of motif. Thicker Cowl: 26 sts and 28 rounds in 4” *(10.2cm)* of motif. 4-ply Cowl: 30 sts and 33 rounds in 4” *(10.2cm)* of motif. **Needles:** Worsted Cowl: Use US 6 *(4.0 mm)* for Ribbing and US 8 *(5.0mm)* for motif. Thicker cowl: Use US 4 *(3.5 mm)* for Ribbing and US 6 *(4.0 mm)* for motif. 4-ply Cowl: Use US 2 *(2.75 mm)* for Ribbing and US 4 *(3.5 mm)* for motif. **All needles are circular needles. Length should correspond to the cowl circumference. Double pointed needles may also be used.** **Notions:** Cable needle Tapestry needle **Video Tutorials Include:** 1/1 Left and Right Cross 1/1 Left and Right Purl Cross Color dominance Fixing cabling mistakes Two Pass Knitting Use #delaferecowl to share your work on social media. As always, handmade sellers are welcome to make to sell.