The longest side of a right triangle, opposite the right angle. Knit with two strands of Staccato held together and a tight textured stitch pattern, this cowl is bouncy and resilient. The silken right triangles catch the light in an endlessly interesting way. Knit flat and grafted to form a seamless loop, Hypotenuse is an excellent way to learn some new techniques while creating an eye-catching accessory.
YARN
Shibui Staccato (70% superwash merino, 30% silk; 191yds /50g)
5 skeins
Sample shown in Ash
OR 900 yds of other fingering weight yarn (held double stranded)
OR 450 yds of worsted weight yarn (held single stranded)
GAUGE
Working Gauge
27 sts and 34 rows = 4” in Hypotenuse pattern with two strands of yarn held together, measured before washing and blocking
Blocked Gauge
26 sts and 34 rows = 4” in Hypotenuse pattern with two strands of yarn held together, measured after washing and blocking.
NOTE: This cowl is best left unblocked to preserve the texture. Only wash it when you must.
NEEDLE SIZE
US 7 (4.5 mm) needles
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Width 8.5”
Circumference 43”
PDF PATTERN
$6.00