LEON (EN)

Description

Léon is a reversible cowl with colorwork on one side and stripes on the other. It is knit in the round as a single piece and then finished at the bottom with a three-needle bind-off. This project is perfect for beginners in colorwork knitting and for learning new techniques like the provisional cast-on. Knitted in alpaca for 100% softness, its double thickness gives it excellent structure and ensures maximum warmth around your neck to face the cold season!

SKILLS LEVEL: Intermediate

ONE SIZE:
19 cm (7.5 in) tall, 56 cm (22 in) in diameter (easily adjustable for both measurements).

MATERIALS

Sport weight yarn (5 ply): Eco Puno by Amano Yarns
100% Alpaca
100gr = 250m =273 yds
Undyed natural colours : 9008 caramel, 9007 beige, 9000 white.

Yarn required to complete the pattern (swatch not included)
Main colour (col. 9008): 1200m (219yds)
Contrasting colour 1 (col. 9007) : 90m (99yds)
Contrasting colour 2 (col. 9007) : 90m (99 yds)

Circular needles : 4.5mm (7US) and 4mm (6US) (60cm -24in)

Notions : 1 stitch marker, 1 stitch holder cord or spare cable for the provisional cast-on, a 4mm (6US) needle for the 3 needle bind-off, tapestry needle, scissors.

GAUGE
Knit with 4.5mm needles in stockinette stitch and measured after blocking: 24 stitches x 31 rows = 10 x 10 cm = 4 x 4 in.