Pacific Arches
Pacific Arches
The Pacific Arches Cowl was inspired by the iconic Seattle Center arches & designed especially for Knit Fit 2017. It’s worked in dramatic colorwork as a tube so there is no wrong side. The ends are seamed together to make a cozy loop scarf.
Finished Measurements
Cowl Circumference: 31 in / 79 cm
Tube Circumference: 16.5 / 42 cm
Yarn
Color A: 3 skeins Spincycle Yarns Dyed in the Wool in color Stay Ready or 490 yd / 448 m sport or heavy fingering weight yarn
Color B: 1 skein Hazel Knits Artisan Sock in color Nekkid or 400 yd / 365 m sport or heavy fingering weight yarn
Blocked Gauge
Gauge measurement should be taken after blocking. Since this pattern is worked in the round, swatch in the round for accurate gauge measurement.
37 sts / 32 rounds = 4 in / 10 cm in blocked colorwork pattern
Needles & Notions
Needle Sizes are recommendations only. Always use needle size necessary to obtain gauge.
US 5 / 3.75 mm 16 in / 40 cm circular needle
stitch marker, tapestry needle
Skills
following color charts, knitting in the round, seaming using mattress stitch
