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COWL
Cast on 99 (111: 123) sts using 3mm needles and two strands of Yarn B.
Work as for Hat from ** to **.
LANTERN LIGHT LAYER
Using 3mm needles and Yarn B, pick up and knit 99 (111: 123) sts along purl bumps above the rib section on the WS of the Lantern Lace Layer.
Cont in st st and Yarn B, starting with a WS (purl) row until this layer is the same length as the Lantern Lace Layer.
Break Yarn B, leave longer tail for sewing later. Join layers as for Hat.
RIB
After the Layers are joined, work 12 (14: 16) rows in rib using 2 strands of Yarn A, starting with a WS row as follows:
Row 1 (WS) *P3, K3; rep from * to last 3 sts, P3.
Row 2 (RS) *K3, P3; rep from * to last 3 sts, K3.
Break Yarn A.
EDGE
Change to two strands Yarn B. Beg with a WS (purl) row, cont in st st for 5 rows.
Cast off loosely as follows: k2tog first two sts (1 st on the right needle), *knit next st as usual (2 sts on the right needle), slip these two sts from the right needle back to the left needle (or simply insert the left needle into these sts) and k2tog them (1 st again on the right needle); rep from * to end.
MITTS (MAKE 2)
Cast on 39 sts using 3mm needles and two strands of Yarn B.
CUFF
Work as for Hat edge.
Change to two strands of Yarn A.
Row 1 (WS) Purl.
Row 2 (RS) *K3, P3; rep from * to last 3 sts, K3.
Row 3 *P3, K3; rep from * to last 3 sts, P3.
Row 2 and Row 3 set rib. Work in rib as set for 12 more rows, ending after a WS row.
Cut off one strand of Yarn A and cont work with rem one strand. Work Lantern Lace Layer as for Hat to **.
LANTERN LIGHT LAYER
Using 3mm needles and Yarn B, pick up and knit 39 sts along purl bumps above the rib section on the WS of the Lantern Lace Layer.
Cont in st st and Yarn B starting with a purl row (the smooth side of this layer will show through the lace) until this layer is the same length as the Lantern Lace Layer.
Break Yarn B, leave longer tail for sewing later.
Join layers as for Hat.
TOP OF HAND
After the layers are joined, work 5 rows in rib, starting with a WS row and using two strands of Yarn A as follows:
Row 1 (WS) *P3, K3; rep from * to last 3 sts, P3.
Row 2 (RS) *K3, P3; rep from * to last 3 sts, K3.
Rep these 2 rows once more, then work Row 1 once, ending after a WS row.
Cast off. Break Yarn A leaving tail for sewing later.
THUMB
Sew together Cuff (bottom edge and Rib) of mitten.
With RS facing, using 3mm needles and two strands of Yarn A, pick up and knit 2 sts as follows: 1 st from each side of the Rib seam. When picking up each stitch make sure you work through the edge sts of both the Lantern Cage and Lantern Light Layers.
Turn work.
Next row (WS) Purl.
Next row Pick up and knit 1 st from Mitten edge, before the start of the row (through both layers), K to end, pick up and knit 1 st at the end of the row (through both layers).
Cont to pick up and knit additional sts until you have 18 sts, ending after a RS row.
Next row (WS) *P3, K3; rep from * to last 3 sts, P3. Next row (RS) *K3, P3; rep from * to last 3 sts, K3. Cont in rib as set for 3 more rows.
Cast off.
Break Yarn A leaving tail for sewing later.
MAKING UP
Using coordinating colours, join all sides together using mattress stitch. Where there are two strands, use both for sewing up, where layer was knitted in one strand, use one strand to sew. Where fabric is in layers, work first the outer layer (Lantern Cage Layer) and then sew on the WS inner layer (Lantern Light Layer). Weave in all ends. Block gently, following any instructions on the ball band. Do not block the rolled edge and Rib to help keep its shape and elasticity.
FOR THE COWL
You may wish to leave a small opening at the bottom of the Cowl for a more comfortable fit. For this, chose a more stretchy edge for the bottom and do not join sides of the Rib part together. If desired, embellish ends of opening with pompoms.
FOR THE MITTS
Sew Thumb gusset rib sides together along the straight edge to create a Thumb, then continue to sew together the Layers part and the rib.