Malabrigo Dos Tierras Ansh Cowl by Kavitha Raman

Ansh Cowl is a versatile accessory that can live in your wardrobe and can easily be thrown over any outfit for an instant update. Knitted with a rich variegated yarn, it can add a brilliant color pop and round out even the most basic looks.

I knew I wanted the cowl to fall graciously around the neck with a pointy tip. I came up with a construction for the shape. And kept the stitches really basic. It turned out to be a reasonably quick and very engaging project. 

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:
TOP EDGE CIRCUMFERENCE: 25.75″/ 65 cm
DEPTH: 17.5″ / 44 cm

YARN REQUIREMENTS:
198 yards / 181 m of DK weight yarn.

YARN USED IN SAMPLE:
Malabrigo Dos Tierras DK 50% Merino Wool, 50% Alpaca
210 yards / 193 m per 100g / 3.5oz in Indiecita 416 colorway.

NEEDLES USED:
4 mm / US 6 needles straight or circular 16”/40cm min.

GAUGE:
19 sts and 25 rows = 4″/ 10 cm, in pattern st, washed and blocked.
19 sts and 28 rows = 4″/ 10 cm, in stockinette st, washed and blocked.

NOTIONS:
Tapestry needle.

TECHNIQUES USED:
Knit, purl, k2tog, ssk, yo, kfb.