Rocks and Water

Introducing Rocks and Water designed for my retreat to the Aran Islands off the west coast of Ireland and inspired by their magical, breathtaking beauty.

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This cowl alternates between two distinct sections, Rocks (corrugated Ribbing) and Water. The water section offers three different options—calm, choppy, or rough seas. Calm Seas is simple stockinette stitch, perfect for beginning knitters, Choppy Seas adds a bit of texture and breathability with Irish Mesh Lace, and Rough Seas utilizes Lola’s Two-Timing Technique for a double-layered option. Mix and match water sections to suit your mood—alternate sea levels, keep them uniform, or go wherever the waves take you!

This pattern can be knit in two sizes. The narrow version can be slipped over your head, and the wider wrapped twice around your neck. Rocks and Water is knit in Kelbourne Woolens Cricket, a single-ply authentic Donegal tweed yarn that knits up as light as air. A main color is paired with four contrasting colors to create a stunning gradient progression.

MC (main color)- 415 yards [379 meters] of sport weight yarn
CC (contrast color)- 415 yards [379 meters] of sport weight yarn  (either 1 full skein or broken up into 4 mini-skeins)

Yarn I Used:
Kelbourne Woolens, Cricket; (100% Merino wool); 415 yards [379 meters]/ 3.5 ounces [100 grams])

Ndl B- US Size 8 [5 mm] 16 (32) inch [41 (81) cm] circular needle, or size needed to obtain gauge
Ndl A- US Size 7 [4.5 mm] 24 (32) inch [61 (81) cm] circular needle, or one size smaller than needed to obtain gauge
Stitch marker(s)
Tapestry needle
50 inch [127 cm] length stitch saver (Rough Waters Version Only)

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Narrow
2 water sections- Approx. 12 inches [30 cm] high by 24 inches [61 cm] around
3 water sections- Approx. 17 inches [43 cm] high by 24 inches [61 cm] around
4 water sections- Approx. 22 inches [56 cm] high by 24 inches [61 cm] around

Wide (4 water sections)
Approx. 13 inches [33 cm] high by 41 inches [104 cm] around

GAUGE
20 stitches and 26 rnds = 4 inches [10 cm] in Stockinette stitch, unblocked on ndl B with MC
20 stitches and 24 rnds = 4 inches [10 cm] in Stockinette stitch, blocked on ndl B with MC