Land of Sweets

In the Land of Sweets, more is more! Bon bons, peppermint sticks, and chocolate drops are just the beginning. The dances that make up this section of The Nutcracker are the most colourful and exciting of the whole ballet, and the Sugar Plum Fairy is the indulgent queen of this confectionery kingdom. For devoted knitters, yarn is sweeter than candy, and it’s just as difficult to restrain ourselves when faced with a world of choice. Who hasn’t stood in a yarn shop staring at piles of skeins in every colour of the rainbow, eyes shining like a child in a sweet shop?

The Land of Sweets Cowl was designed to showcase the knitter’s version of this wonderland…a perfect use for the mini skeins from one of the many delicious yarn Advent calendars around at this time of year. It’s also a brilliant way to use up the lovely leftovers that every avid knitter has stashed away. Stripes, simple lace, and an irrepressible sense of fun are at the heart of this cosy cowl, which will brighten up even the greyest winter day.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

Length 61cm (24”)

Circumference 61cm (24”)

YARN

Norah George Super Sock 75% Superwash merino, 25% Nylon, 425m/465yds per 100g skein Advent set of 24 mini skeins

You will need approximately 8g (35m/37yds) each of 24 colours of fingering weight yarn or a total of 840m/888yds

SIZE

One size

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

Length 61cm (24")

Circumference 61cm (24")

YARN

Norah George Super Sock [75% Superwash merino, 25% Nylon, 425m/465yds per 100g skein] Advent set of 24 mini skeins

You will need approximately 8g (35m/37yds) of 24 colours of fingering weight yarn or a total of 840m/888yds

NEEDLES

3.5mm (US 4), 60cm (24") long circular needles (or size to obtain gauge)

NOTIONS

Stitch marker

Tapestry needle

GAUGE

25 sts/32 rows = 10cm (4") in stockinette stitch after blocking