What you need to know about the GAL 2017 Jill Wolcott Knits Patterns, part 1, the first five! Begin with the Center image next to the yarn ball on the collage and work around counter-clockwise. You can see the yarn used, the needles, the gauge needed, and the sizes.
Esperance Cowl
Yarn
Sock Civility Sock Twist 2-ply from Elemental Affects, 70% merino, 30% mulberry silk, 4oz/450 yds (405m)
Sport Civility Soft Twist Sport from Elemental Affects, 70% merino, 30% mulberry silk, 4oz/400yds (365m)
- Sock 1 (1) (1) (2) (2) (2) skeins
- Sport 1 (1) (2) (2) (2) (2) skeins
Needles
US size 4(3.5mm) (Sock) and US size 5(3.75mm) (Sport) 40″ or longer circular ndls OR size to obtain gauge
Gauge
Sock 6 sts/in and 8 rows/in = 24 sts/4″ and 32 rows/4” in Seaweed on US size 4(3.5mm) needles
Sport 5.5 sts/in and 8 rows/in = 22 sts/4″ and 32 rows/4″ in Seaweed on US size 5(3.75mm) needles
Sizes
XXS (XS) (S) (M) (L) (XL)
Sock Finished circumference 18 (24) (30) (36) (42) (48)”
Sport Finished circumference 19.625 (26.125) (32.75) (39.25) (45.875) (52.375)”
Finished depth 9″ or desired depth
Heaven
Yarn
TweedleDee Dum Bulky from Frabjous Fibers, 100% superwash merino wool, 40g/87 yds (78m)
- Binkie 2 skeins
- Blankie 4 skeins
- Blanket 8 skeins
Needles US size 10.5(6.5mm) ndls OR size to obtain gauge
Gauge 3 sts/in and 4.75 rows/in = 12 sts/4″ and 19 rows/4″ in St st
Sizes
Binkie 18″ square
Blankie 24″ square
Blanket 36″ square
Dome Mountain Hat
Yarn
Mountain Fusion from Mountain Colors & Mountain Meadow Wool, 100% merino, 100g/102 yds (93m)
OR Sundance from Mountain Meadow Wool, 100% merino, 100g/102 yds (93m)
1 (1) (2) (2) skeins
Needles US size 13(10mm) 40″ or longer circular ndl OR size to obtain gauge
Gauge 2 sts/in and 3.5 rows/in = 8 sts/4″ and 14 rows/4” in Seed st
Sizes
S (M) (L) (XL)
Finished circumference 22.5 (27.5) (32.5) (37.5)”
Finished depth 8″
Devil’s Tower Cowl (möbius)
Yarn
Mountain Fusion from Mountain Colors & Mountain Meadow Wool, 100% merino, 100g/102 yds (93m)
OR Sundance from Mountain Meadow Wool, 100% merino, 100g/102 yds (93m)
1 (1) (2) (2) skeins
Needles US size 13(10mm) 40″ or longer circular ndl OR size to obtain gauge
Gauge 2 sts/in and 3.5 rows/in = 8 sts/4″ and 14 rows/4” in Seed st
Sizes
S (M) (L) (XL)
Finished circumference 22.5 (27.5) (32.5) (37.5)”
Finished depth 8″
Granite Cowl (möbius)
Yarn
Powder River from Mountain Meadow Wool, 63% Mountain Merino, 25% American alpaca, 12% black Rambouillet, 100g/270 yds (247m)
1 skein
Needles US size 7(4.5mm) ndls OR size to obtain gauge
Gauge Blocked: 4 sts/in and 8 rows/in in horizontal rib (flattened)
Sizes
S (L)
18 (30)” x 8”
If you need to check your stash, or buy something new, you are now armed with all the relevant information for these five patterns.
Look for information on the patterns on the sides in an upcoming post!
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