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Yabane cowl and scarf

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Olga Buraya-Kefelian just re-released one of her fun designs, this time in De Rerum Natura Gilliatt.
Originally released back in 2012, the YABANE design was inspired by the feathers of Hamaya – the “demon-breaking arrow” that is a decorative arrow sold at shrines during the New Year’s to ward off misfortune and to attract good luck. The geometric look of the scarf is actually based on V-style pleats that occur in the paper folding art of origami. The scarf or the cowl can transform from a neat compact shape into a multidimensional textured accessory, and makes a mesmerizing gift!
Today YABANE scarf has been entirely updated to include more efficient techniques and a cowl version. Video tutorials were also added! The yarn for this project is available at our shop or in our curated online webshop.

Yabane Cowl

SKILL LEVEL
Intermediate

SIZES
Small (Large)

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
(blocked)
Circumference (opened) 36 (48)” / 91.5 (122) cm
Circumference (pleated) 24 (32)” / 61 (81) cm
Width (opened) approx. 8” / 20.5 cm
Large size will be able to be twisted twice around the neck

YARN
De Rerum Natura Gilliatt (100% organic merino wool; 273 yds / 250 m per 3.4 oz / 100g); 1 (2) skeins;
Sample shown in Small size in color “Ciel”.
Every bit of yarn was used to finish this size cowl, be aware to use your swatch or get another ball of yarn.

OR use 283 (378) yds of any other non-superwash worsted weight wool with similar properties
(yardage provided includes 15% padding for swatches)

NEEDLES
US 6 (4 mm) circular, 24-36” (61-91) cm
US 7 (4.5 mm) circular, 24-36” (61-91) cm (for CO and BO only)
OR use size to obtain gauge

NOTIONS
Crochet hook size G (4 mm)
11 (15) stitch markers + 1 stitch marker in a different color (BOR) + 1 removable marker or pin
Cable needle (CN) (optional)
Tapestry needle

NOTES
The cowl is worked bottom up in the round.

GAUGE
20 sts and 32 rows/rnds = 4”/10 cm in St st worked on smaller size needle, measured once dry after washing and blocking

Yabane Scarf

SKILL LEVEL
Intermediate

SIZES
Short (Long)

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
(blocked)
Length (open) 63 (75)” / 160 (190.5) cm
Length (pleated) 43½ (54)” / 110.5 (137) cm
Width (opened) approx. 8” / 20.5 cm

YARN
De Rerum Natura Gilliatt (100% organic merino wool; 273 yds / 250 m per 3.4 oz / 100g); 2 (3) skeins;
Sample shown in size Long in color “Bouleau”.

OR use 499 (593) yds of any other non-superwash worsted weight wool with similar properties
(yardage provided includes 15% padding for swatches)

NEEDLES
US 6 (4 mm) circular, 40” (101.5) cm or longer
US 7 (4.5 mm) circular, 40” (101.5) cm or longer (for CO and BO only)

OR use size to obtain gauge

NOTIONS
Crochet hook size G (4 mm)
20 (25) stitch markers + 1 removable marker or pin
Cable needle (CN) (optional)
Tapestry needle

NOTES
The scarf is worked sideways.

GAUGE
20 sts and 32 rows = 4”/10 cm in St st worked on smaller size needle, measured once dry after washing and blocking