Cupola by Barbara Benson

Craft: Knitting

This pattern is available on Ravelry(goes to new website).  

Cupola uses a slip-stitch ‘weaving’ technique to create a clever fabric full of color and texture in Silk Blend.

Sizes

Cowl: 24” circumference x 8½” depth

Hat: Adult S (M, L): 19¼ (21½, 23½)” circumference x 8½ (8½, 9)” depth

Yarn

Manos Del Uruguay SILK BLEND (70% merino wool, 30% silk; approx. 50g / 150 yds), 1 sk each colors A, B, and C for cowl OR hat.

If you are knitting both the cowl and the hat you should be able to use one skein of colors A and B for both pieces.

Shown in 3206 Pine (A), 3036 Mallard (B), and 3222 Marsala (C).

Needles & Notions

US 7/4.5 mm, 16” circular and dpns, or size needed to obtain gauge

US 6/4 mm 16” circular needle

Stitch marker

Tapestry needle

Gauge

26 stitches and 50 rounds = 4” in Slipped-Stitch Weaving in the round on larger needle