“Inspired by the opulence of the Art Deco era, mashed together with a geometric pattern reminiscent of wallpapers from the 1960s and 70s. Contrasting garter stitches in the wave cable cascading down the full height of the cowl like strings of beads, think of those flapper beads worn in the 20’s whilst bopping to the Charleston.”

Retrotastic is a cowl that is designed to fit neatly around the wearer’s neck without any gaping to keep those winter chills away. A flared split hem sits flat around the collarbone easily fitting under a coat or jacket.

White Gum Wool gives this cowl great structure to allow it to stand up rather than drape around the neck providing that all important snuggly winter warmth.

Knitted in the recommended yarn it is incredibly soft and warm, a truly luxurious accessory.

Yarn Requirements
130m (142yds) Main Colour
70m (77yds) Contrast Colour

At 236m (258yds) per 100g ball, by reversing the main and contrast colours you can easily make 2 cowls from the 2 balls of White Gum Wool yarn.

Skill Level
Intermediate to Advanced
Not recommended as a first colourwork project for beginners

Skills required
Knit
Purl
Cables
Stranded Colourwork

Additional Gauge Info
Stranded Colourwork Gauge = 22 sts and 25 rows to 4 inches

Gauge given above in stocking stitch (stockinette stitch) as a guide to assist you in choosing appropriate yarn and needles. Swatching in the round is recommended since gauge can differ from flat knitting.

License free
This pattern is offered license free, you are permitted to sell items that you hand knit using this pattern. All I ask is that you give credit to this pattern and don’t pass off the design as your own.

Sample pictured knitted with White Gum Wool Ethical Superfine Merino 8ply in Main Colour “Gum Grey” and Contrast Colour “Flax Lily”