Couthy is a word that comes from old English and means cosy and comfortable.

The couthy cowl sweater is easy to knit and has a lace neck and cuffs. It is knitted seamlessly in the round and has some shaping at the waist.

Materials needed

• 5.5mm circular and 5.5mm double pointed knitting needles
• stitch markers

The 32” size measures 34” at the hips, 28½” on the waist and 32” at the bust and requires 690m of yarn.

The 34” size measures 36” at the hips, 30½” on the waist and 34” at the bust and requires 720m of yarn.

The 36” size measures 38” at the hips, 32½” on the waist and 36” at the bust and requires 760m of yarn.

The 38” size measures 40” at the hips, 34½” on the waist and 38” at the bust and requires 810m of yarn.

The 40” size measures 42” at the hips, 36½” on the waist and 40” at the bust and requires 860m of yarn.