Hello, my beautiful snowdrop! I have a lovely treat for you today! It’s a gorgeous, two-color cowl and scarf set called Bondurant. Read on to learn more about it!
Bondurant was designed by Monica Wesley. When asked about her pattern, Monica said, “The Bondurant pattern includes instructions to knit two multicolor designs: a scarf and a cowl, both of which feature two complementary colors of Alpaca Silk DK yarn. The Bondurant scarf is knitted flat in two pieces, which are then seamed together at the back of the neck using the Kitchener Stitch, while the cowl is knitted as a single piece in the round.”
“Both the scarf and the cowl include sections of two-color Slip Stitch Tweed and Raised Stockinette Ridges. These stitch patterns are constructed using simple stitches, such as knit, purl, and slipped stitches, which makes this pattern perfect for the adventurous beginner knitter. Knit one piece or both for yourself, or share the ensemble with a loved one. When made with the luxurious Alpaca Silk DK yarn, this scarf and cowl will keep you warm and cozy (and stylish!) during the cold, winter months.”
Bondurant is made with our luxurious Alpaca Silk DK yarn. Alpaca Silk DK is a gorgeous yarn that’s warm, cuddly, squishy, and strong and perfect for next-to-skin items. Alpaca Silk DK is a blend of 50% Alpaca and 50% Mulberry Silk with 230 yd/210 m per skein.
To knit the Bondurant set, you’ll need three skeins of C1 and two skeins of C2. Our sample is shown in colors Royal Gray (C1) and Blizzard (C2). However, if you want to make just the scarf and are concerned about running out of C1 because the scarf uses two full skeins, you can knit fewer repeats of the Raised Stockinette Ridge Section to ensure you have enough yarn to complete the piece.
460 yds of C1 and 40 yds of C2 were used in the scarf sample, approx. total 457 yds.
155 yds of C1 and 355 yds of C2 were used in the cowl sample, approx. total 510 yds.
615 yds of C1 and 395 yds of C2 were used for both samples, approx. total 1,010 yds.
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- Royal Gray Alpaca Silk DK
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- Blizzard Alpaca Silk DK
This Adventurous Beginner pattern is ideal for those who feel comfortable with knitting and have made a few projects, using various skills and techniques. Skills/concepts include simultaneously working with two yarns, carrying yarn up the side, slipping stitches, seaming together two edges, and knitting in the round.
This pattern contains both written and charted instructions.
We made a video showing you how to knit the two different sections. Take a look!
Download Bondurant today! Be sure to comment below, and let me know what you think of this beautiful cowl and scarf set!
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XOXOXOÂ Chandi
I have a question about the cowl. I am substituting worsted weight pearlescent for DK. is there a multiple amount of stitches I need to cast on to have the repeat pattern?
Hi Diane,
thank you for your question. I’m happy to help!
The Bondurant cowl is a multiple of 4. So just choose the a number that is dividable by 4 and works out based one your gauge swatch to get a similar width.
I hope this answers your question.
Happy Holidays! – Johanna 💕
I have a question about the second half of the scarf. My stitches from the first half are on a stitch holder; do I leave a long tail, cut that yarn, and begin the next section of the scarf–like the beginning of the first section? I have never put a scarf together like this, so I am not sure of my next step. Thanks in advance.
Mary Reynolds
Hi, Mary. Yes, once you’ve finished the first half, you can cut your yarn, leaving a long tail. Then for the second half, you just repeat what you’ve already made for the first half, starting with the CO stitches.