Leclerc Cowl
$5.95 (PDF)
Sometimes math does things we can’t explain. One of those things is that pi keeps appearing in seemingly unrelated theories. For example, randomly drop needles onto a grid, such as a tiled floor, and the probability that a needle will cross a line relates directly to pi. It’s called Buffon’s Needle Problem and is an early example of geometric probability.Pi, the ratio of a circle’s circumference to its diameter, is possibly the most well-known concept in mathematics. We hold contests for people to recite this irrational number to the greatest number of digits, and as knitters we use it as a formula for creating circular shawls. We even celebrate “Pi day” on March 14th (3-14) by eating pies.
And as with Buffon’s Needle Problem, Pi also shows up in quantum mechanics, the theory of relativity, number theory and now, in more than one way, this cowl.
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PATTERN DETAILS
Yarn
Knit Picks Stroll (75% fine Superwash wool, 25% nylon; 231 yds [211 m]/50 g): Shown in Ash (C10), White (C1), Rainstorm Heather (C2), Black (C3), Forest Heather(C4), Dove Heather (C5), Frost (C6), Wonderland Heather (C7), Rainforest Heather (C8), Sapphire Heather (C9) and Ash (C10)
Needle
Size US 2.5 (3 mm) 24" (60cm) circular needles
Gauge
26 sts and 39 rows = 4" [10cm] in Pi Stripes Pattern
Sizes
16.5” [41 cm] tall and 22 (26)” [55 (65) cm] wide
Notions
Tapestry needle for weaving in ends.
About the Designer
Mary E. Rose
Mary learned to knit as a young child and it has had an impact on her life ever since. As a teen, when her friends were getting jobs at fast food restaurants, Mary worked at her LYS, where the hours and working conditions were much better. As with many knitters, when she couldn't find patterns for what she wanted to knit, she started designing her own. She currently lives in Central Ohio with her three children, who also craft. She can be found on Ravelry and her blog, or with knitting needles in hand.
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