Point/Counterpoint, Volume 5

This collection contains four patterns total: two accessories sets with one pattern each by Kino Knits and Jennifer Lassonde of the Down Cellar Studio podcast. These patterns are available only as part of the Point/Counterpoint, Vol. 5 collection until 10/25/2020.

Want to hear more about this project? Tune in to Episode 76 of the Kino Knits Podcast and Episode 183 of the Down Cellar Studio Podcast and to hear more from Jen & Mary about the designs.

Providence Station Cowl by Kino Knits

I like unexpected combos. Tradition calls for cables to be knit super-sleek yarns for maximum stitch definition, but I loved the juxtaposition of fuzzy tweedy bits with these sharp twisted stitch cables. The combo is the ultimate in coziness. Knit in the round from top to bottom, this cowl uses I-Cord edging for extra polish. The cowl gently increases down the center cable spine for a great drape. The end result is that you’ll look amazing with zero styling effort. Pair with the Abington Hat (Ravelry link) by Jennifer Lassonde for the ultimate set!

I went to college in Providence, Rhode Island. One of the reasons I chose a New England school was because of the regional train system! I could wander down to Providence Station on a whim and jaunt out to a variety of amazing cities. The cables on this cowl remind me of those adventures.

Sizes: 
Size:Circumference at top (A) - Circumference at bottom (B) - Length in back (C) - Length in front (D)

• Small: 18”/46 cm - 30”/76 cm - 7.5”/19 cm - 9”/23 cm

• Large: 18”/46 cm - 42”/107 cm - 14”/35.5 cm - 16”/40.5 cm

Sample shown in Size Large.

Yarn (includes 15% buffer):

• Small: 231 yards/211 m

• Large: 462 yards/422 m

Sample shown in Size L in The Farmer’s Daughter Fibers Craggy Tweed: 85% merino, 15% manufactured fibers, 231 yards/211 m per 100 g/3.53 oz, colorway Amos Moses

Blocked Gauge: 
16 stitches and 36 Rnds = 4”/10 cm in stockinette using smaller needles

Tools:

• cable needle

• 10 (14) stitch markers for size small (large)

• tapestry needle for weaving in ends

• scissors for trimming ends

Needles:

• US 8 (5.0-mm) 16”/40 cm or 24”/60 cm circular needles, or size needed to obtain gauge

• US 9 (5.5-mm) DPN (just one!) for I-cord bind-off, or one size larger than smaller needles

Social Media: 
Please post your cowl on social media with #PointCounterpoint5, #ProvidenceStationCowl, and #KinoKnits. Please also tag @kinoknits.

Abington Hat by Jennifer Lassonde

The Abington Hat uses twisted stitches and cables as the focal point of this otherwise simple hat. The reverse stockinette stitches that frame the cable panel help to highlight the fluid, curving nature of the cables. This hat is worked from the bottom up and yields a slightly slouchy hat. If you want to add more length, I suggest adding a few rounds to the ribbing so as not to disturb the cable charts. Not so keen on reverse stockinette- switch to stockinette outside of the cable panel instead!

Sizes 
3 Sizes: Small (Medium, Large)

• Small: 14 in / 35.5 cm circumference. Fits head 16-19 in / 40.5-48 cm circumference.

• Medium: 16 in / 40.5 cm circumference. Fits head 18-21 in / 45.75-53 cm circumference.

• Large: 18 in / 46 cm circumference. Fits head 19-22 in / 48.25-56 cm circumference.

Pattern Calls for:

• 7 (8, 9) stitch markers. One unique stitch marker to mark the beginning of round. Cable needle. Tapestry needle. Stainless steel blocking pins. Pom pom (optional)

Yorkshire Meadow by Jennifer Lassonde

Yorkshire Meadow is a 150g shawl is designed to bring a pop of color to your wardrobe, while remaining wearable and versatile. It is large enough to wrap up in, without taking as long to knit as other multi-skein projects.

It is knit top-down using mostly knit and purl stitches & basic increases. Learn the knit one below technique using the video tutorial linked in the pattern. Use one full skein plus a leftover 50g skein to bust through some stash. Have more yarn? The last section is knit in garter and easy to adjust. This pattern has been tech edited so I hope you’ll find it easy to follow.

Basic information:

• Experience: knit, purl, increases. Knit 1 below/ Purl 1 below. Not familiar with this stitch? There’s a video tutorial included in the pattern. Finished Size: 70 in/ 178 cm wide across the top. 24 in/ 70 cm deep at center

Materials:

• Yarn: 2 colors of fingering weight

• Color A (green): used 98g Color A: 3.45 oz/ 98 g. 421.5 yds/ 385.5 m

• Color B (gray): 1.41 oz/ 40 g. 172 yds/ 157 m

• US 6/ 4.0 mm needles for knitting a large piece flat, or size needed to get gauge.

• Needles: US 5 (3.75 mm) & US 7 (4.5 mm)or size needed to obtain gauge; circular and/or DPNs

• 18 stitches and 32 rows per 4 in/ 10 cm in stockinette after aggressive blocking.

• That said, it’s a shawl, so it will still work if your gauge is approximate. Your goal is to get a swatch with a nice drape that makes you happy. Note, if your gauge does not match, you may require more or less yarn to complete the project.

• Notions: 4 stitch markers, tapestry needle to weave in ends, tools to aggressively block a large shawl (usually blocking wires, pins).

Harrogate Tea by Kino Knits

Intended to pair with Jennifer Lassonde’s Yorkshire Meadow (Ravelry link) shawl, the Harrogate Tea mitts were a delight to design. Corrugated ribbing transitions into a textured stripe pattern. Increases for the thumb use yarn overs to echo the shawl pattern. Both the top of the mitt and thumb can flip down for more dexterity. Best of all, there are 10 sizes!

One of my favorite places to visit in Yorkshire is Betty’s Tea Room – the original is in Harrogate!

Sizes 
Size - Mitt Hand Circumference (A) - Cuff Length (flexible) (B) - Hand Length (C) - Thumb Length (D)

1 - 5”/13 cm - 3”/8 cm - 3.25”/8 cm - 1.75”/4.5 cm 
2 - 5.5”/14 cm - 3”/8 cm - 3.75”/9.5 cm - 2”/5 cm 
3 - 6”/15 cm - 3”/8 cm - 4.5”/11.5 cm - 2.25”/5.5 cm 
4 - 6.5”/17 cm - 3”/8 cm - 4.5”/11.5 cm - 2.5”/6.5 cm 
5 - 7”/18 cm - 3”/8 cm - 5”/13 cm - 2.5”/6.5 cm 
6 - 7.5”/19 cm - 3”/8 cm - 5.25”/13.5 cm - 3”/7.5 cm 
7 - 8”/20 cm - 3”/8 cm - 5.5”/14 cm - 3”/7.5 cm 
8 - 8.5”/22 cm - 3”/8 cm - 6”/15 cm - 3”/7.5 cm 
9 - 9”/23 cm - 3”/8 cm - 6.25”/15.5 cm - 3.25”/8.5 cm 
10 - 9.5”/24 cm - 3”/8 cm - 6.5”/16 cm - 3.25”/8.5 cm

Maximum Yarn Requirements (includes 15% buffer)

Sample shown in size 6 in Plied Yarns North Ave (100% wool), 215 yds/197 m per 1.76 oz/50 g), C1: Webb, C2: Sauerkraut

Needles 
US 1 (2.25 mm) needles for knitting a small circumference in the Rnd, or size needed to obtain gauge

Blocked Gauge 
28 stitches and 48 Rnds = 4”/10 cm in textured stripe pattern in the round 
28 stitches and 54 Rnds = 4”/10 cm in garter in the round

Tools

• 2 stitch markers

• stitch holders or waste yarn for the thumb

• tapestry needle for weaving in ends