A magical Tunisian technique, using Tunisian simple stitch and Tunisian purl
stitch, produces a honeycomb pattern of royal purple and gold worked in the
round for this cowl and fingerless mitt set.
Designer: Rebekah
Thompson
Finished Size: Cowl: 20 (21¼,
22½)" circumference and 8½" long to fit women's small (medium,
large). Garment shown measures 21¼". Mitts: 7½ (8, 8½)" circumference
and 7½" long to fit women's small (medium, large). Garment shown measures
8".
Yarn: Spud & Chloë Sweater (55% superwash
wool, 45% organic cotton; 160 yd [146 m]/3½ oz [100 g]): #7516 grape jelly
(MC); #7515 cider (CC), 1 skein each for cowl; 1 skein each for mitts. Yarn distributed
by Blue Sky Alpacas.
Hook Size: H/8 (5 mm)
double-ended hook. Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.
Notions: St marker (m); Yarn
needle.
Gauge: 13 sts and 12
rows = 4" in honeycomb patt.