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Keep your top end cozy with Ambah O'Brien's fun geometric patterned set Alkira which includes a cowl, headband and hat patterns. Choose bright colors to stand out in the crowd, or muted tones for a neutral go-with-anything version.  Alkira is an Australian Aboriginal word meaning very nice.

All 3 designs are worked in the round, the stranded colorwork is straightforward with both written and charted directions included.  Cowl instructions given for one size. Headband instructions given for Child and Adult sizes. Size variations can also be achieved by changing yarn weight and/or gauge.

Hat
SIZES: S/M: 20-21.5”/50.5-54.5cm and M/L: 21.5-22.5”/54.5-57cm
MATERIALS: Yarn: Quince & Co, Chickadee, 100% American wool, 5ply/sport weight, 181 yards/166 meters.
Main Color (MC): Storm, 181 yards/166 meters.
Contrast Colors (CC): 40 yds/37m each of Belize (CC1), Frost (CC2), Kulmien’s Gull (CC3) and Chanterelle (CC4).
Needle & Notions: 3.25mm/US3 DPNs or circulars to work in the round, or as required to obtain gauge and 10 11 stitch markers
Gauge: 28sts & 36 rows = 4”/10cm in stockinette in the round with colorwork - blocked.

Cowl & Headband
SIZES: Cowl: one size: circumference 22”/56cm x width: 7.25”/18.5cm
Headband: to fit:
Child: 20-21.5”/ 50.5-54.5cm
Adult: 21.5-22.5”/54.5-57cm
Width both sizes: 4.25”/11cm
MATERIALS: Yarn: Quince & Co, Chickadee, 100% American wool, 5ply/sport weight, 181 yards/166 meters.
Cowl: Main Color (MC): Kulmien’s Gull, 181 yds/166 metres.  Contrast Colors (CC): 40 yds/37m each of Carrie’s Yellow (CC1), Chanterelle (CC2), Storm (CC3), and Frost (CC4).
Headband: Main Color (MC): Carrie’s Yellow, 90 yards/83 meters. Contrast Colors(CC): 40 yds/37m each of Kulmien’s Gull, Frost and Crow.
Needle & Notions: 3.25mm/US3 16”/40cm circulars to work in the round, or as required to obtain gauge and stitch marker
Gauge: 28 sts & 36 rows = 4”/10cm in stockinette in the round with colorwork - blocked.