Cosmach
over water birds in flight
distant path of pale light
light spreads far and fades to white
cosmic dreams will come tonight
Cosmach
{Irish: cosmic}
Originally created as a one-off design for the Project Baa Baa Wool Showcase, Cosmach has now been released as an accessible pattern for hand-knitters. With its easy to memorise chart repeats, relaxed gauge, and top-down circular yoke construction, this pattern is suitable for colourwork novices and will make for an enjoyable speedy knit for experienced stranded knitters.
over water birds in flight
distant path of pale light
light spreads far and fades to white
cosmic dreams will come tonight
Cosmach
{Irish: cosmic}
Originally created as a one-off design for the Project Baa Baa Wool Showcase, Cosmach has now been released as an accessible pattern for hand-knitters. With its easy to memorise chart repeats, relaxed gauge, and top-down circular yoke construction, this pattern is suitable for colourwork novices and will make for an enjoyable speedy knit for experienced stranded knitters.
over water birds in flight
distant path of pale light
light spreads far and fades to white
cosmic dreams will come tonight
Cosmach
{Irish: cosmic}
Originally created as a one-off design for the Project Baa Baa Wool Showcase, Cosmach has now been released as an accessible pattern for hand-knitters. With its easy to memorise chart repeats, relaxed gauge, and top-down circular yoke construction, this pattern is suitable for colourwork novices and will make for an enjoyable speedy knit for experienced stranded knitters.
MATERIALS & INFORMATION
Sizing
Size 1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
measures approximately as follows around chest circumference:
94cm/ 37.75” (103.5cm/ 41.5”, 113cm/ 45.25”, 122.5cm/ 49”, 132cm/ 52.75”, 142.5cm/ 57”, 150.5cm/ 60.25”, 161cm/ 64.5”)
Fit Recommendations
This design will work with any amount of ease you feel comfortable with, from zero to 20cm/8”. The majority will probably find 5-10cm/ 2-4” of ease the most practical option.
Yarn
suitable for DK to Aran weight yarns
150-200m per 100g/ 165-220y per 3.5oz
requires approximately the following quantities:
C1: 2 (2, 3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4) 100g skeins
C2: 2 (2, 3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4) 100g skeins
C3: 1 (2, 2, 2, 3, 3, 3, 3) 100g skeins
C4: 2 (2, 2, 3, 3, 3, 4, 4) 100g skeins
Gauge
17 sts x 23 rounds = 10cm/ 4” x 10cm/ 4”
for main fabric and hem
23 sts x 28 rows = 10cm/ 4” x 10cm/ 4”
for neckband and cuffs
Needles
Needle A: circular needle, 5mm (US 8) in diameter
or as needed to meet gauge in main fabric
(stockinette and colourwork) and in double rib for hem
Needle B: circular needle, 3mm (US 3) in diameter,
or as needed to meet gauge in double rib
for neckband and cuffs
Notions
stitch markers, tapestry needle, scrap yarn, measuring tape
Special Techniques
stranded colourork, provisional cast-on, short rows (wrap & turn)
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Sample info:
the sweater shown in the pattern photos is a Size 3, modelled with 15cm/ 6” of positive ease around the chest; knitted with Höner och Eir Nutiden, held double (colourways: Between Petals, Coinridge, Salt, & Storm)