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Simple Couture 4.01

a hat, cowl and scarf, all of which take advantage of the unique characteristics of the ottoman rib stitch pattern // PLEASE NOTE: for the moment, when you order a pattern, you will not receive an order receipt via email that contains the download link. Instead, you will receive the link in an email that is manually delivered. This email will not arrive immediately upon your purchase, but as soon thereafter as possible. Please accept our apologies and bear with us as we work to correct this software malfunction.

$12.00

pattern specs

hat + cowl + scarf; hat in three sizes

fabrication + construction

all garments are worked flat; hat is embellished with Chinese knot; cowl is buttoned with three small Chinese knots

finished measurements

hat (circumference at base):
first size: 20″/51 cm
second size: 21″/53 cm
third size: 22″/56 cm

cowl:
width: 6″/15 cm
length: 30″/76 cm

scarf:
width: 8″/20 cm
length: 72.5″/184 cm

materials

one of the following Catherine Lowe Couture Yarns:
merino #5
alpaca #6
silk #6
CL I (merino + silk) #5 (any blend with at least 50% merino)
CL IV (alpaca + silk) #6 (any blend with at least 50% alpaca)
shown in alpaca #6 raisin

yarn requirements:
hat: 300 yds / 273 m
cowl: 400 yds / 364 m
scarf: 1500 yds / 1365 m
yarn requirements include sufficient yardage for swatching

finished gauges

ottoman rib: 6.5 stitches and 16 rows = 1″/2.54 cm
stockinette stitch: 6 stitches and 8 rows = 1″/2.54 cm

needles

for hat:
6 US/4.0 mm (straight or circular)
5 US/3.75 mm (straight or circular)
4 US/3.5 mm (straight or circular)
3 US/3.25 mm (straight or circular)
2 US/3.0 mm (straight or circular)
0 US/2.0 mm (two 24″ or 32″/60 cm or 80 cm circular)

for cowl:
5 US/3.75 mm (24″ 0r 32″/60 cm or 80 cm circular)
4 US/3.5 mm (24″ 0r 32″/60 cm or 80 cm circular)
1 US/2.5 mm (straight or circular)

for scarf:
5 US/3.75 mm (47″/120 cm circular)
4 US/3.5 mm (47″/120 cm circular)

other notions

for hat:
crochet hook: C/2.5 mm or D/3.0 mm
knitter’s pins: 3 dozen
tapestry needle
backing button: 1 small
The Companion to Simple Couture Patterns

for cowl:
knitter’s pins: 3 dozen
tapestry needle
backing buttons: 3 small
The Companion to Simple Couture Patterns

for scarf:
knitter’s pins: 3 dozen
tapestry needle
The Companion to Simple Couture Patterns

Please refer to the pattern for complete information regarding gauge; needle size, type and length; and swatching for gauge.

important information

This pattern is sold as a pdf download and may not be returned. Upon purchase, you will receive an email order receipt; to download the file, click on the download link in this receipt. The file will be available for two downloads or a period of 48 hours, whichever comes first; the download is restricted to the computer from which the purchase was made. The pattern is 18 pages long.

Purchase of this pattern signals purchaser’s agreement in full with the terms of copyright and fair use: the pattern is for personal, non-commercial use only; it may not be reproduced in any form, either electronic or print, for dissemination or sale; none of these garments may not be knit for sale.

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