Mellifera Cowl, Infinity

Perfectly designed to combine intricate colorwork and squishy texture, providing a balance of mindless knitting and engaging charts, the Mellifera Infinity Cowl is suitable for both beginners and seasoned knitters!

Size(s) 

Adult Small, Medium (Large, X-Large)

Available in either single or double loop style.

Finished Measurements 

Height: 9, 9 (9, 12) in [23, 23 (23, 30) cm]

Single Circum.: 22, 26 (28, 30) in [56, 66 (71, 76) cm]

Double Circum.: 42, 46 (52, 60) in [107, 117 (132, 152) cm]

Suggested Yarn(s) 

Sample uses Made by Hailey Bailey Classic DK

Birch (cream) and Honey (gold)

100% SW Merino Wool, 100g, 231 yards [211 m]

Single: 2, 2 (2, 3) skeins MC + 1, 1 (1, 1) skeins CC

Double: 3, 3 (4, 5) skeins MC + 1, 1 (1, 2) skeins CC

Approx. Yardage

Exact yardage will differ depending on whether you use single/double loop, bee/honeycomb charts, and inverted/standard chart contrasts. See estimates below, based on the sample knit.

For Single:

• Main Color (MC): 350, 400 (450, 590) yards [320, 365 (411, 539) m]
• Contrast Color (CC): 110, 110 (110, 175) yards [101, 101 (101, 160) m]

For Double:

• Main Color (MC): 580, 690 (830, 1,150) yards [530, 631 (759, 1052) m]
• Contrast Color (CC): 200, 200 (200, 345) yards [183, 183 (183, 315) m]

Suggested Needles

US 4/3.50 mm or size needed to obtain gauge

16 or 24 in [40 or 60 cm] circular needles

NOTE: To maintain consistent gauge, you may want to go down a needle size for honeycomb stich. Try swatching in both textures, if unsure.

Gauge

24 sts and 24 rows per 4 in [10 cm]

Gauge is in stockinette after blocking

Notions

Stitch markers, scissors, tapestry needle, crochet hook and spare yarn for provisional cast on, spare needle of same size or smaller for Kitchener stitch