Laura Chau’s Powder River Set is a matching pair of hand-warmers and cowl in an intriguing folded fabric (step-by-step photos are included for this technique). The waves undulate gently, trapping air and keeping you warm. Both the hand-warmers and cowl are worked flat and closed with tiny mother of pearl buttons.
Finished Measurements:
Handwarmers – 7 (9)” circumference and 5½” long
Cowl – 20 (24)” circumference and 6” deep
Yarn Requirements: Fingering weight yarn such as Malabrigo Mechita (100% Superwash Merino Wool; 100g/420yds)
Handwarmers – 140 (170) yards
Cowl – 270 (325) yards
Needles:
US 2 (2.75mm) single points or circulars for the cowl and DPNs for mitts
US 0 (2.00mm) or US 1 (2.25mm) DPNs
Gauge: 32 sts and 44 rows = 4” in stockinette stitch on US 2 (2.75mm)
