AVFKW x Joji Locatelli - Fringed Denim Cowl Special Colorway

"I’ve been a long time follower of AVFKW journey, but I never had the chance to work with their products. In fact, I hadn’t worked with a lot of naturally dyed yarns in the past, so I was really excited to be part of their yarn club. 

When I received this skein to work with, as I was opening the package I kept thinking it looked like old jeans…The indigo end of the skein fading towards the white end… It reminded me of faded old jeans, torn and fringed. And I liked the idea of making something with a fringe to recreate this effect.

I also wanted to make something wearable, useful. Shawls can be a bit small with just 1 skein of yarn, but I find I keep reaching out for my cowls to add a touch of flare and warmth to my neck on chilly summer evenings. And a 1 skein cowl is just perfect.

I got to work right away and I created a simple design to let the yarn do the work, showing off that beautiful indigo hue. The feather and fan pattern is really easy to make and it accentuates the variegation while keeping the work fun and rhythmic.

I hope you enjoy the yarn and pattern marriage!" 
- Joji

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Joji designed the Fringed Denim Cowl using a skein of indigo-dyed Rumor created especially for her and this design.

The Fringed Denim Cowl starts with a provisional cast on, and is worked in one piece lengthwise, meaning that you can make it as long as you like, or you can use as much yarn as you have. The pattern alternates garter stitch with lace and eyelets, and is finished by adding playful tassels along each edge. 

Finished Measurements
9½“ (23.5 cm) wide and 46½” inches (116 cm) long loop.

Gauge
21 stitches and 32 rows to 4 inches (10 cm) in garter st after blocking on US 6 (4 mm) needles

This product includes:
1 skein of A Verb for Keeping Warm Rumor, 70% superwash Merino / 30% silk; 438 yds / 400 m per 100 g sk

Additional Items required to complete this design: 

Needles
US 6 / 4 mm 

Notions
+ Crochet hook
+ Waste yarn
+ Tapestry needles

Pattern
Please purchase it directly from Joji or on Ravelry.

CROCKING
When working with yarn dyed with indigo and with medium to dark shades of natural dyes (especially on slick fibers like mohair), it is common and natural for the dye to rub off on one’s hands while making. This is called crocking. Although the goods have been washed, it takes pressured contact to release the extra dye. Your handwork is part of the dyeing process. The dye can be removed with hot water and soap. From working closely with dyed materials through the making process, typically, the excess dye has been removed, and the crocking will cease.

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ALWAYS use pH-neutral soap when blocking and washing natural dyes.

Please note the fiber content of the material you are working with, and follow the applicable instructions: 

Cotton or linen - Machine washable on cool cycle. Lay flat to dry.

Superwash Wool - Machine washable on cool cycle, though hand wash recommended. Lay flat to dry.

Wool and Wool blends - Handwash only in lukewarm water. Lay flat to dry.

Yarn that has been pre-ordered and / or purchased can be exchanged
within 45 days from when we contact you to pick it up (for curbside pickup) or from the day that we ship it for store credit only (less any shipping costs) as long as it is in its original condition (ball band in place). After this time period, yarn can no longer be returned for store credit. We do not refund original or return shipping costs. Please read our full policy here.

If you would like to add-to-order, please click here to review the instructions. We cannot refund shipping charges.

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