West of the moon cowl

West of the moon cowl is a soft and cosy cowl that can also be worn on the head like a hat/headband. It is made in light and soft alpaca blend yarn and the star pattern is the same as on the West of the moon mittens, socks and hat.

The pattern comes in one size with two different st numbers so that you can choose between DK and fingering weight yarn. Sizes can be further adjusted by using different gauge The cowl can be made shorter or longer by taking away or adding rounds of the pattern. Keep in mind that stranded colourwork is less elastic than knitting with one yarn.

To achieve desired gauge, it is recommended to knit a sample swatch. If the swatch has too many stitches in 10 cm, go up a needle size. If the swatch has too few stitches in 10 cm, go down a needle size.

For gauge 23-24 cm per 10 cm.
Suggested yarn: DK yarn. DSA Sterk / Viking Alpaca Storm / Sandnes Alpakka. Other similar yarn or wool yarn can be used. Choose yarn that gives desired gauge.
Suggested colours: It is recommended to use contrasting colours to make a clear pattern.
Yarn amount: Colour 1: 100 g. Colour 2: 50 g
Suggested needles: Short circular needles size 3 mm and 3,5 mm. Different needle sizes may be needed for different gauge or if you don’t hit gauge using recommended needle size.
Gauge: 23-24 sts = 10 cm in stranded colourwork with needle size 3,5 mm.
Sizes (circumference in cm): 56-57 (can be made for bigger or smaller sizes by for example using gauge 22 or 26 sts per 10 cm.
Measurements in cm: Full length: approx. 30 (can be shortened to 22-23). Across when laid flat: approx. 27-28.

For gauge 27-28 cm per 10 cm.
Suggested yarn: Fingering yarn. DSA Mini Sterk / Viking Liten Alpaca Storm / Dale Alpakka Forte. Other similar yarn or wool yarn can be used. Choose yarn that gives desired gauge.
Suggested colours: It is recommended to use contrasting colours to make a clear pattern.
Yarn amount: Colour 1: 100 g (borders between 50 and 100 grams. 50 and 52 grams were used in tests). Colour 2: 50 g
Suggested needles: Short circular needles size 2,5 mm and 3 mm. Different needle sizes may be needed for different gauge or if you don’t hit gauge using recommended needle size.
Gauge: 27-28 sts = 10 cm in stranded colourwork with needle size 3 mm.
Sizes (circumference in cm): 56 (can be made for bigger or smaller sizes by for example using gauge 26 or 29 sts per 10 cm.
Measurements in cm: Full length: approx. 30 (can be shortened to 22-23). Across when laid flat: approx. 27.