{"id":16768,"date":"2018-02-18T14:20:16","date_gmt":"2018-02-18T13:20:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.canadutch.nl\/wordpress\/?p=16768"},"modified":"2018-02-18T15:02:12","modified_gmt":"2018-02-18T14:02:12","slug":"confluence-cowl-free-pattern","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.canadutch.nl\/blog\/archives\/16768","title":{"rendered":"Confluence Cowl: Free Pattern!"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\nA confluence is defined as a\u00a0flowing together of\u00a0two\u00a0or\u00a0more\u00a0streams, rivers,\u00a0or the like, which is the perfect name for the flowing together of the combination of two different colourways of Scheepjes River Washed<\/a> yarn.<\/p>\n

This is an easy knit that makes a great project for someone who wants practice in knitting in the round. It can be knitted on double pointed needles or on a long circular needle using magic loop, whichever you are more comfortable using.<\/p>\n

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Materials<\/h3>\n

Scheepjes River Washed<\/a>\u00a078% Cotton x 22% Acrylic
\nYarn A<\/strong> Ganges (945)<\/a>\u00a0x 2 balls
\nYarn B<\/strong>\u00a0Wheaton (950)<\/a>\u00a0 x 2 balls
\n5mm Double pointed needles or 80cm circular needles for magic loop
\nDarning needle for weaving in ends and assembly<\/p>\n

Gauge<\/h3>\n

20 sts x 22 rows over stockinette stitch using 5mm<\/p>\n

Measurements<\/h3>\n

(Approximate measurements unblocked)
\nStarting tube: 70 cm long x 8 cm\u00a0 wide
\nLength of one full side: 90 cm
\nWidth of wider tube: 13 cm<\/p>\n

Abbreviations<\/h3>\n

k <\/b>knit
\np<\/strong> purl
\nk2tog<\/strong> knit two stitches together
\nsts<\/strong> stitches<\/p>\n

Pattern Notes<\/h3>\n

To read more about the inspiration for this cowl you can\u00a0see my blog post about it<\/a>.<\/p>\n

This pattern is knit in a set of two tubes. Each tube is folded in half and the ends worked together to continue as one wider tube. The looped section of both pieces are wound together into the braid, with the larger tubes connected end to end for the wrapped portion of the cowl. After you have your braid the way you want it you will want to tack it into place to prevent it being pulled into a tight knot. When seaming together the very ends of your wider tubes, I find\u00a0this invisible seaming method<\/a>\u00a0works best.<\/p>\n

Instructions<\/h3>\n

With Yarn A, provisionally cast on 30 sts with 5mm needle and join to work in the round.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Knit until piece measures 70cm in length.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Fold your work in half as shown above and pick up provisionally cast on sts so both sets of stitches are side by side on your needles, ready to be worked as one large tube.<\/strong>
\n(The above photo shows a regular cast on, as this is was one of my original test pieces. A provisional cast on was chosen for the finished design as it makes picking up the stitches easier. You can do a regular cast on and pick up and knit from those stitches if you choose, it is up to you which method you\u00a0prefer.)<\/em><\/p>\n

(K4, k2tog) to end working both sets of stitches together as one tube. (50 sts)<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Continue knitting this larger tube in the round until the end of your second\u00a0ball, leaving a few grams at the end for assembly and tacking of the braid.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Cast off.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Repeat the above instructions for Yarn B.<\/strong><\/p>\n

When both pieces have been completed, assemble the braid as shown in the assembly photos below.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Attach the cast off end of Yarn A to the cast off edge of Yarn B using your preferred seaming method. This is the one I use<\/a>.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The tutorial photos were done with swatches in the colours\u00a0Mississippi (946)<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Danube (948)<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Tag me on\u00a0Instagram<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Facebook<\/a>\u00a0to be sure I don\u2019t miss your wonderful creations!\u00a0Also, don\u2019t forget to\u00a0share your project on Ravelry<\/a>!<\/p>\n

<\/i>\n\t\t\t\u00a0WHERE TO BUY:<\/strong><\/p>\n

UK and International customers can find River Washed at\u00a0Woolwarehouse<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>and\u00a0Black Sheep Wools<\/a><\/strong>.
\nNorth American and International customers can get their hands on it via\u00a0Knotty House<\/a><\/strong>.
\nIn the Netherlands,\u00a0Caro\u2019s Atilier<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0is stocked up and ready to go!<\/p>\n

You can also ask your preferred Scheepjes retailer or\u00a0find a shop near you<\/a><\/strong>!\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n

This post contains affiliate links. This is a way for you to support Canadutch and me as a designer. It is no extra cost to you, but if you shop via one of these links, I get a small percentage of the sale!<\/em><\/p>\n

Copyright 2018, Tammy Canavan-Soldaat. This pattern and pictures are the property of Tammy Canavan-Soldaat. All rights reserved. Pattern is available for personal use only. No unauthorized reproduction, in whole or in part, or distribution of this pattern or content, including text or pictures is allowed. You may sell items made from this pattern but no commercial mass reproduction from this pattern is allowed without prior permission from the designer. Please give credit by linking back to www.canadutch.nl.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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