GENERAL / INTRODUCTION
This cosy cowl is knit top-down in the round from chunky yarn. The lower part is slightly flared for a better fit and is guaranteed to keep your neck warm.
SIZES & MEASUREMENTS
The finished piece measures 8”/20.5 cm in height and 10.75”/27 cm in width measured at the top border.
YARN
This pattern requires 130/118 y/m of a bulky or super bulky-weight yarn, preferably containing an animal-based fibre so it keeps the neck warm. (Merino) Wool, alpaca, mohair yarns, or blends are recommended. Make sure to create a gauge swatch in the round to see if you can get gauge with the yarn of your choice.
NEEDLES & NOTIONS
- Circular or double-pointed needles US9 / 5.5mm
- Scissors
- A tape measure
- Stitch markers
- (optional) Blocking materials
Note: If necessary, switch to one or two needle sizes larger or smaller to get gauge.
GAUGE
14 st x 26 r = 4x4” / 10x10 cm in stockinette stitch on US9 / 5.5mm needles.
Row gauge is less important than stitch gauge for this design. Keep in mind that your row gauge will impact the final length: a denser row gauge (more rows per 4”/10 cm) will result in a shorter cowl and vice versa.
SKILLS USED
- reading charts
- increasing (purl front and back)
- slipping stitches (knitwise and purlwise)
- knitting in the round
- ‘cross-over’ (1x1) cable knitting
This is a free pattern. It’s been tech edited and tested before release. This pattern, including text and images, is an original Auridon Yarns design and may not be reprinted, reproduced, distributed or sold without the express permission of the author.
