This cowl was inspired by the warmth that fire provides to us. The deep red and warm orange represent the best of fire and the impact it had on the development of humankind. The harsh contrast of the texture in the stripe pattern also functions as a reminder of the devastation fire brings to communities around the world when it is out of control.
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Yarn
Rowan Alpaca Classic (57% alpaca, 43% cotton; 131 yards [120 meters]/25 grams): Dahlia 112 (MC) 4 balls, Sun Valley 114 (CC) 4 balls
Needles
Size US 5 (3.75 mm): circular
Or size needed to obtain gauge
Notions
Tapestry needle, 1 stitch marker (optional), waste yarn for provisional CO, spare circular needle, same size or smaller, for grafting.
Gauge
23 sts and 34 rows = 4” [10 cm] in in textured stripe pattern and slip stitch pattern after blocking.
23 sts and 31 rows = 4” [10 cm] in St st after blocking.
Size
26” [66 cm] circumference in tube after grafting and 9.75” [25 cm] height
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About the Designer: Annika Andrea Wolke
About the Designer: Annika Andrea WolkeAnnika is a knitting designer with an ever-growing collection of hand knitted shawls. Originally from Germany, she is now living in Yorkshire, a part of England with a rich textile history and many sheep. Annika learned to knit at university and since then she has hardly been seen without knitting needles in her hands.
Designer Profile: ravelry.com/designers/annika-andrea
Instagram: instagram.com/AnnikaAndreaKnits/
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