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Moko-Moko Cowl Pattern

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Category:

Knitting

Type:

Accessory

Fit:

Women, Men

Item:

Neckwear

Skill Level:

Beginner

Basic Skills Necessary:

Knit
Purl
Provisional cast on (instructions are provided)
Grafting

Pattern Description:

Moko-Moko (jap.) モコモコ - fluffy

A modern loop cowl accessory with this amazing three dimensional texture impresses with its visual complexity and innovation. However this beginner intermediate project will surprise you with its simplicity and quirk. Easy to customize and adapt to any yarn weight this design will become addictive in process. Choose the right fiber content yarn and once you start seeing curls form right on your needles, you will notice how fast this project knits up.

Note on yarn choice: Due to the nature of this stitch pattern yarns containing wool, alpaca and
other animal fibers are strongly recommended to help preserve the texture.

Gauge:

15.25 sts and 32 rows in 4"/10cm over Curly stitch pattern, unblocked

Sizing / Finished Measurements:

Height (flat) 11" Circumference 30"

Materials:

US 7 (4.5mm) needle
Spare needle
Crochet hook F (3.75 mm)

You Will Also Need:

Tapestry needle
Waste yarn

Suggested yarn:

330 yards of Worsted weight

Preferred Brand/Yarn:

Jones & Vandermeer

Colorway:

Agate