The pleating of this cowl is inspired by the feathers of Hamaya - a “demon-breaking arrow”, a decorative arrow sold at shrines during the New Year's to ward off misfortune and to attract good luck. The geometric look of the cowl is actually based on V-style pleats that occur in paper folding art of origami. The cowl can transform from a neat compact shape into multidimensional textured accessory. The cowl is worked from the bottom up.
SKILL LEVEL:
Intermediate
SIZES AND FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:
Two sizes: Small (Large)
Circumference (opened) 36 (48)” / 91.5 (122) cm
Circumference (pleated) 24 (32)” / 61 (81) cm
Width (opened) approx. 8” / 20.5 cm
Large cowl can be wrapped twice around the neck
GAUGE:
20 stitches and 32 rows = 4”/10 cm in Stockinette stitch worked on smaller size needle, measured post blocking
MATERIALS:
De Rerum Natura Gilliatt - 100% French mérinos d'Arles and Portuguese black merino, woolen spun; 273 yards per 100g ball. 1 (2) balls.
Sample shown is size Small, color Ciel.
NEEDLES:
US 6 (4 mm) circular, 24-36” (61-91) cm
US 7 (4.5 mm) circular, 24-36” (61-91) cm (for CO and BO only)
OR use size to obtain gauge
NOTIONS:
Crochet hook size G (4 mm)
11 (15) stitch markers + 1 stitch marker in a different color (BOR) + 1 removable marker or pin
Cable needle (CN) (optional)
Tapestry needle
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