What you'll need
| Size: | Toddler | Child | Adult |
|---|---|---|---|
| Circumference, cm: | 46 | 51 | 56 |
| Circumference, in: | 18 | 20 | 22 |
King Cole Timeless Chunky - Duck Egg (2910)
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1 | 1 | 1 |
Product Description
Glaciers are so pretty, especially if you get the chance to walk inside one – blue, cold and sparkly! Subtle diamonds in the stitch pattern sparkle like light on icy glacier.
The pattern is easy, as you only need to know cast/bind on and off, knit and purl. The diamond pattern consists of knit and purl stitches only and is easily remembered. It can be knitted FLAT and sewn up or IN THE ROUND. Instructions are in English, line by line, with British and USA terms.
This super soft yarn knits up quickly and is great for yourself, or friends and family. Just right for those icy, but sunny days.
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Glacier Blue Cowl by The Lonely Sea
What is Being Made
The Glacier Blue Cowl is a versatile neck accessory designed by Heather Corcoran and available in three sizes: toddler, child, and adult. This cowl is a tubular neckwear piece that can be worn as a cozy layer around the neck, with finished circumferences of 46cm/18in for toddlers, 51cm/20in for children, and 56cm/22in for adults. The corresponding heights are 20cm/8in, 25.5cm/10in, and 29cm/11.5in respectively.
Craft and Techniques
This is a knitting project rated as beginner level, making it an excellent choice for those new to knitting or looking for a quick, confidence-building make. The pattern offers flexibility in construction methods, allowing knitters to choose between knitting flat or knitting in the round. For flat knitting, single-point needles are used, while circular needles accommodate the magic loop technique for in-the-round construction. This adaptability means knitters can work with their preferred needles and technique.
Stitches and Construction
While specific stitch patterns are not detailed in the provided pattern excerpt, the cowl is constructed using fundamental knitting stitches suitable for beginners. The straightforward construction and beginner difficulty rating suggest the pattern uses basic knit and purl stitches or simple stitch combinations that create an attractive fabric without requiring advanced techniques.
Materials and Yarn
The Glacier Blue Cowl is designed to work with chunky or bulky weight yarn. The pattern specifies King Cole Timeless Chunky in the colorway Duck Egg Blue 2910, which provides 155m/170yds per 100g ball. However, the pattern notes that most chunky and bulky yarns should work well, provided knitters check their tension and gauge, as yardage per ball may vary between yarn brands.
Actual yarn requirements are modest:
- Toddler size: 57g/89m/97yds
- Child size: 79g/123m/135yds
- Adult size: 98g/152m/167yds
These modest yardage requirements make this an ideal project for using up yarn from stash or purchasing a single ball of yarn.
Needles
The pattern calls for 6.5mm knitting needles (UK size 3, USA size 10.5). Knitters have the option to use single-point needles for flat knitting or circular needles measuring 100cm/40in long for in-the-round construction using the magic loop technique. A 40cm/16in circular needle is also mentioned as an alternative for round knitting.
Pattern Format
This is a downloadable PDF pattern provided by independent designer The Lonely Sea. The pattern is copyrighted to Heather Corcoran, 2021/22, and includes detailed measurements and materials lists for all three sizes on a multi-page document.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Bulky |
| Pages: | 4 |
| Designer: | The Lonely Sea/Heather Corcoran |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Notes: | Circular needles needed if knitting in the round, or double-pointed ones. |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
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