Dorian
​​​​Interweave | Urban Knit Collection: 18 City-inspired Knitting Patterns for the Modern Wardrobe, 2016
The Dorian cowl honors urban public transit maps by interpreting them as a series of traveling stitches and cables. Gently spun wool yarn adds to Dorian’s insulating properties, and the large chart keeps the project interesting. Of course, the provisional cast-on takes a little extra time, but I believe the I-cord edging is quite worth the effort. But what do I love most about cowls? They are perfect for keeping the neck warm, and there’s no chance they might get caught in a car door or fly away with a brisk breeze.

Knitting Knowledge | This project is worked in the round and requires:
• Knitting with circular and double-pointed needles
• Casting on
• Reading charts
• Knitting and purling
• Working with a cable needle
• I-cord bind-off
​• Finishing
Finished Size | 23 (46)" (58.5 [117] cm) circumference and 9-1/2" (24 cm) wide. Cowl shown measures 23" (58.5 cm).

Yarn | Aran weight (#4 Medium).

Shown: Manos del Uruguay Wool Clasica (100% wool; 138 yd [126 m]/100 g): #29 Steel, 2 (3) skeins.
Needles | Size U.S. 10 (6 mm): circular (cir). Size U.S. 9 (5.5 mm): double-pointed (dpn). U.S. size G-6 (4 mm) crochet hook.Adjust needle sizes if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions | Stitch markers (m); cable needle (cn); tapestry needle; waste yarn.

​Gauge | 19-1/2 sts and 23-1/2 rnds = 4" (10 cm) in chart patt with larger needles, blocked.