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The inspiration for this cowl came to me while on a road trip to Chico, CA to see my husband's
favorite band in concert, The Hold Steady. The cowl isn't really inspired by the band itself, but more
by my love for color blocking, chevrons, and those awesome hand-knit afghans of the 60s and 70s. I
had one of these on my bed as a kid and I will always remember wrapping up in its warmth on chilly
days. My husband and I keep blankets similar to these in our cars because you never know when you
are going to get chilly on a drive. On that particular trip, I glanced at the blanket out of the corner of
my eye, and the idea for this cowl was born. The cozy chunky Toboggan yarn from Classic Elite Yarns
is the perfect blend of softness and warmth making this one of my all-time favorite knits!
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Full Downloadable and Printable Pattern Available Here
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Materials
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Finished Measurements:
- 25" Circumference x 12" tall
Gauge:
- 11 sts & 9 rows 4" in chevron pattern
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About the Designer
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Kristen Ashbaugh-Helmreich lives in Reno, NV and works on the Special Projects team at Jimmy Beans Wool where she manages the
social media and blog, co-writes the bi-monthly newsletters, and designs knitting, sewing and crochet patterns among various other
fun tasks. Outside of work, she is the knitwear designer behind Marinade Designs (www.marinadedesigns.com).
When she's not knitting, crocheting, or sewing, she is working in her garden, cooking up delicious food, running, doing yoga, or hiking
and backpacking with her husband and their feisty little mutt Wallace. For help with any of Kristen's patterns on the JBW Free Patterns Page,
feel free to e-mail her directly at: kristen@jimmybeanswool.com.
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We hope you enjoy this free knitting pattern. This free pattern and the associated photographs are only for personal non-commercial use and are not for resale.
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