Euphorbia Hat and Cowl

Featuring stranded colourwork, knitted in the round, this hat and matching cowl are inspired by the colours of the euphorbia and other spring perennials in the garden.

 

YARN 

The Border Mill Alpaca Tweed (Light aran / worsted weight) 
100% British alpaca c. 190 m (208 yd) per 100g skein
1 skein Golden Pear (A)
1 skein Kingfisher (B)
1 skein Anatolia (C)
 

NEEDLES & NOTIONS

5 mm / US 8 circular needle 40 cm /16” long

Set of 4 DPNs in gauge size for working centre of hat crown

Stitch marker, tapestry needle for finishing, stainless steel pins for blocking

Optional: extra large pom-pom maker (8-9cm diameter)

GAUGE

21 sts and 25 rounds to 10 cm / 4” 

 

MEASUREMENTS

Cowl - length 24 cm / 9.5”, circumference 61 cm / 24.5”
Hat - circumference 53 cm / 21.5” to fit head of 55-60 cm (22-24”)

 

SKILLS REQUIRED

The pattern uses stranded colourwork, requiring the anchoring of longer yarn floats at the back of the work. Other techniques include two-colour German twisted cast-on and corrugated ribbing.