Blackberries and Cream Cowl by Black Crow Knits

Blackberries and Cream Cowl

Knitting
March 2017
Bulky (7 wpi) ?
13 stitches and 21 rows = 4 inches
US 10 - 6.0 mm
US 11 - 8.0 mm
130 - 160 yards (119 - 146 m)
circumference at bottom = 24 (26 ½) inches / 61 (67) cm; circumference at top = 22 (24 ½) inches / 56 (62) cm; height = 9 (10 ½) inches / 23 (27) cm.
English
This pattern is available as a free Ravelry download

About this pattern
Designed to match the Blackberries and Cream Hat, this cowl features a ribbed hem at top and bottom as well as fun and flirty colourwork for a feminine touch. The cowl is just slightly wider at the bottom to ensure a perfect fit.

Sizing / Final Measurements
Pattern comes in two sizes. After blocking: circumference at bottom = 24 (26 ½) inches / 61 (67) cm; circumference at top = 22 (24 ½) inches / 56 (62) cm; height = 9 (10 ½) inches / 23 (27) cm.

Suggested Yarn
Malabrigo Mecha: 100% superwash merino; 100g (3.53 oz); 130 yards (119 m). Shown in Natural and Lotus.

Yardage:
Approx. 90 (105) yds / 85 (95) m of “Natural” (MC) and 78 (90) yards / 70 (85) m of “Lotus” (CC) for the smaller size cowl.

Gauge
13 sts and 20 rows over 4 inches / 10 cm using 6 mm (US 10) needles after blocking.

Difficulty
Advanced beginner familiar with knitting in-the-round, basic decreases, stranded colourwork, and reading charts. Links to video tutorials are provided in the pattern.

Pattern Notes:
This cowl is knit from the bottom-up, in-the-round, with a ribbed hem at top and bottom. Stranded colourwork pattern is charted. Links to a video tutorial are provided within the pattern.