Gemstone

Finished Measurements Length measured along center spine: 17.25” / 44 cm Neck Circumference: 26” / 66 cm Wingspan (measured flat): 33” / 84 cm Yarn 1 Party of Five / Merino DK / Mini-Skein Set by Sweet Georgia Yarns in Blazing Trails (Merino Wool / DK Weight / 310 yd / 283 m / 155 g per set). Or 229 yd / 210 m of DK weight wool yarn Color order and exact amounts needed: C1: Honey Gold 44 yds / 40 m C2: Winter Haven 32 yds / 29 m C3: Boreal Forest 48 yds / 44 m C4: Stormy Night 54 yds / 49 m C5: Amber Ale 30 yds / 27 m Needles US 5 / 3.75 mm 20” / 51 cm circular needles Gauge 20 sts / 28 rows = a 4x4” / 10x10 cm swatch in stockinette, blocked Notions 4 Stitch markers Tapestry needle Snips Construction This top-down cowlette begins with a stockinette tab and alternates between stockinette and textured stitches, separated by two lateral braids. Once the work is large enough to be worn as a cowl, the work is then joined in the round. Then, the cowlette is finished with a two-color broken seed stitch that shows off the vibrant colors of the mini skeins.