The Design

This subtle diagonal stitch pattern is akin to K2/P2 ribbing, but the rhythm ‘walks’ over by one stitch every other row (or round) for a subtle, reversible texture that’s easier than it looks. The handsome muffler has tailored slip-stitch selvedges. The cowl is worked on larger needles for a softer drape.

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The Details

FINISHED SIZES (BOTH GAUGES)
Cowl: 28"/71cm around x 9"/23cm deep.
Muffler: 6½ x 72"/17 x 183cm.

YARN
Cowl: 2 skeins Manos del Uruguay Silk Blend (150 yds/135m each). Shown in light blue Color 300C ‘Powder’.
Or approx. 300 yds/270m of an equivalent DK-weight yarn.

Muffler: 3 skeins Manos del Uruguay Silk Blend (150 yds/135m each). Shown in Color 300G ‘Coffee’.
Or approx. 450 yds/405m of an equivalent DK-weight yarn.

NEEDLES & NOTIONS
Cowl: US 6 (4mm) 16-24" circular needle, or size to get gauge.
Muffler: US 5 (3.75mm), or size to get gauge.
1 stitch marker for cowl.
Darning needle to finish.

GAUGE
Cowl: 22 sts = 4"/10cm in pattern, after blocking.
Muffler: 23 sts = 4"/10cm in pattern, after blocking.

YARN
Cowl: 2 skeins Rowan Felted Tweed Aran (95 yds/87m each). Shown in plummy red Color 732.
Or approx. 190 yds/174m of an equivalent heavy-worsted-weight yarn.

Muffler: 4 skeins Rowan Felted Tweed Aran (95 yds/87m each). Shown in charcoal Color 729.
Or approx. 380 yds/348m of an equivalent heavy-worsted-weight yarn.

NEEDLES & NOTIONS
Cowl: US 8 (5mm) 16-24" circular needle, or size to get gauge.
Muffler: US 7 (4.5mm), or size to get gauge.
1 stitch marker for cowl.
Darning needle to finish.

GAUGE
Cowl: 16 sts = 4"/10cm in pattern, after blocking.
Muffler: 18 sts = 4"/10cm in pattern, after blocking.