Hypatia

Inspired by the crater-covered lunar landscape and named for one of the first recorded female mathematicians and astronomers, this cowl pattern uses a mixture of double-stranded (“marled”) garter stitch and double knitting worked in the round to create a completely reversible fabric.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

Height: 9 inches

Circumference: 31 inches, easily adjusted

GAUGE (after blocking)

18 sts/34 rounds = 4 inches in double-stranded (“marled”) garter stitch in the round

18 sts/25 rounds = 4 inches in double-knit stockinette stitch in the round

NOTE: This will actually be 36 sts, but sts are only counted on one side of the swatch.

MATERIALS

Sport weight yarn, 300 yards each in 2 contrasting solids or semi-solids (It may be best to avoid “sticky” yarns, like single-ply)

Shown in: Madelinetosh Pashmina [75% merino, 15% silk, 10% cashmere; 360yds/329m per 113g skein]; 1 skein each in Copper Pink (A) and Calligraphy (B)

US #6/4mm circular needle, 24 inches

Tapestry needle

5 stitch markers