by Meli Alness
The snow leopard is perhaps the most alluring creature native to the northern Himalayas that traverse the Tibetan Plateau. I have been eager to design a pattern showcasing their high-contrast coats since I became co-owner of Reywa Fibers four years ago, and I am delighted with the final result! This cowl is knit in the round, using stranded colorwork. The two ends are grafted together (the cast-on border is 2 rnds of MC) and finished off with duplicate stitches in CC to unite the cowl in a seamless leopard-spot design. Complete the look with my Snow Leopard Mitts for a fun and fetching fair isle set!
This pattern is a digital download.
Yarn
Reywa Fibers Harmony (50% Tibetan yak down/50% fine merino, sport, 325 yds/100 g), shown in colorways: Charcoal & Bone
Yardage
Measurements are approximate.
Any change in gauge, row gauge, or yarn will effect yardage and dimensions.
MC (Bone) - 325 yds/100 g
CC (Charcoal)- 265 yds/80 g
Finished Dimensions
Approximately 14”/35 cm circumference & 32”/81 cm long before grafting
Gauge
34 sts & 31 rows = 4”/10 cm in stranded colorwork, knit in the round & blocked
Needles & Notions
US 2 (2.75 mm) & US 3 (3.25 mm) circ. needles or size needed to obtain gauge 2 tapestry needles, scrap yarn, stitch markers
