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About the Pattern
Coffa is a Welsh word meaning commemoration, a reminder that the ones we love never really leave us. Every time you put on their favorite sweater or hear their go-to karaoke song, your loved one lives on. For crafters, holding on to these fond memories might include finishing your grandma’s quilt or using up your friend’s yarn stash in a blanket. For me, creating this stitch pattern was a way to bring a bit of comfort to a friend who lost her niece to cancer.
Shortly before she passed, Melissa had just learned to knit and was ready to take on a larger project. She bought some nice yarn with a plan to knit a hat and scarf. Sadly, she was unable to start the project, and her aunt didn’t want the yarn to go to waste. The collection of Coffa patterns is a tribute to Melissa and the creativity she wanted to share with the world.
The combination of 1x1 twisted rib and the flowing diamond cable pattern make a warm fabric while still allowing the cowl to stretch. It may seem daunting to twist every stitch, but you’ll find that working through the back loop becomes rhythmic and meditative. While you may have lost a loved one, knitting this cowl will be a reminder that your lives are forever entwined.
Yarn
You will need approximately 216 (324) yds 198 (296) m / 60 (90) g of a DK weight yarn.
The sample was knit in size S with:
Less Traveled Yarn Arcadia DK Definition Collection, 180 yds (165 m) / 50 g in Merlot.
Needles
US 6 (4 mm) needles for knitting in the round.
Gauge
28 sts x 29 rounds = 4 in (10 cm) in twisted 1x1 rib stitch.
Size
Written in two sizes: S (L)
Finished circumferences are 20 (40) in 51 (102) cm with a height of 6.5 in (17 cm).
Notions
-Stitch markers for BOR and between repeats - Cable needle
-Darning needle
Special Techniques
-TwistedRib
-Cables
-Tubular Cast-On and Bind-Off
Video Tutorials
-Knitting cables without a cable needle
-Tubular Cast-On
-Tubular Bind-Off
All of my patterns are professionally tech edited and test knit in order to give you the best knitting experience possible. If you feel like there is a mistake in the pattern or you have questions feel free to contact me.