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Finished Measurements
Bertha Cowl Knitting Pattern
Width x Flat Length: 6.5” x 16” (total circ. 32”)
Bertha Hat Knitting Pattern
Width x Flat Length: 10.5” x 9.5” (total circ. approx. 22”)
Yarn Notions
Ranch 01 by Brroklyn Tweed - Stitch markers
100% American Rambouillet Wool: 220yds (200m)/3.5 oz (100g) - Cable needle
Cowl shown in: Tannin Iron 1, 1 skein - Tapestry needle
Hat shown in: Cochineal 3, 1 skein
Needles
Cowl
- 24” circular needles in size US 7 (4.5 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge
Hat
- 24” circular needles in size US 6 (4 mm) or 1 size smaller than needles used for gauge
- 24” circular needles in size US 7 (4.5 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge
- DPNs in size US 7 (4.5 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge
I love a good one skein project. And we get many requests at the yarn shop for one skein, worsted weight projects. These designs have simple lace and cables to show off the beautiful stitch definition of this intriguing yarn. These design elements are especially lovely when using tonal, hand-dyed yarn. The hat pattern makes an easy, slouchy hat, while the cowl is a no-fuss, but warm addition to your fall/winter wardrobe.
Gauge
Approx. 18 sts and 27 rows = 4” (10 cm) in Chart C (Leaf motif) on US 7 (4.5mm)
Read more about my transition to knitwear design .
