Hester’s
cowl
1 (2, 3) times around neck
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
CIRCUMFERENCE: 22 (44, 66)”/56
(112, 168)cm
HEIGHT: 11 (8, 6)”/28 (20, 15)cm
CONSTRUCTION
Worked in the round in one piece,
working one color per round.
NOTE: While exact gauge is not
critical, variation in gauge will
alter final measurements.
DK VERSION
YARN
• Approx 275 (400, 450) yds/250
(375, 425)m DK weight yarn,
divided between 2 or 3 colors, as
desired
NEEDLES
• Size 7 US/ 4.5mm 16 (32, 47)”/40
(80, 120)cm circular needle or
preferred length
GAUGE
14 sts and 24 rnds = 4”/10cm in
Brioche Rib (blocked).
WORSTED VERSION
YARN
• Approx 225 (325, 375) yds/200
(300, 325)m worsted weight yarn,
divided between 2 or 3 colors, as
desired
NEEDLES
• Size 9 US/ 5.5mm 16 (32, 47)”/40
(80, 120)cm circular needle or
preferred length
GAUGE
11 sts and 20 rows = 4”/10cm
in Brioche Rib (blocked).
Hester’s cowl (continued)
ABBREVIATIONS
A Color A
B Color B
C Color C
sl 1 Slip 1 st purlwise
wyif With yarn held in front
yo yarn over
NOTES
For 3-color cowl: Colors = A, B
and C.
For 2-color cowl: Colors = A+C
(same color) and B.
PATTERN STITCH
BRIOCHE RIB (even # of sts)
Set-up Round: *K1, sl 1 wyif, yo*;
rep from * around, wrapping last
yo strand over and then between
needles to front; leave the yarn in
front until needed.
Round 1: *Sl 1 wyif, yo, p2tog
(slipped st from previous rnd
together with yo from previous
rnd); rep from * around, working
last st together with the loose
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strand from the previous rnd; For 3-color version:
leave the yarn in front until Cut B and C.
needed).
For 2-color version:
Round 2: *K2tog (slipped st from
Cut B.
previous rnd together with yo
from previous rnd), sl 1 wyif, yo;
Change to A; rep Rnds 1 and 2
rep from * around, wrapping last
until piece measures 11 (8, 5)“/ 28
yo strand over needle, then
(20,13)cm or desired length,
between needles to front; leave
ending with Rnd 2.
the yarn in front until needed).
Loosely BO all sts, working slipped
Rep Rnds 1 and 2 for pattern.
stitch and yo from previous rnd as
1 st.
DIRECTIONS
With A and using long-tail FINISHING
method, CO 77 (154, 230) sts of
Block.
DK yarn or 60 (120, 180) sts of
worsted yarn. Place marker for Weave in and trim loose yarn
ends.
beg of rnd and join, being careful
not to twist.
Enjoy your new cowl!
With B, work set-up rnd of Brioche
Rib. Lori
With C, work rnd 1. www.VERSACIKNITS.com
With B, work rnd 2.
© Lori Versaci LLC 2012
Rep Rnds 1 and 2 until piece
measures 8 (6, 4)“/ 20 (15, 10)cm Copyright: This pattern is protected by
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are strictly prohibited.