Seven Rainbows Cowl by Cathliin

Seven Rainbows Cowl

Knitting
January 2015
super bulky yarn
Super Bulky (5-6 wpi) ?
7 stitches and 11 rows = 4 inches
in stocking stitch, knitted flat with 12 mm/ US 17/ UK -- wooden needles; measured after wet blocking
US 17 - 12.0 mm
US 15 - 10.0 mm
10.0 mm (N/P)
186 yards (170 m)
25 cm (10 inches) in height and 70 cm (27 ½ inches) in circumference
English

This cowl is a very simple and quick knit that brings our attention to all those beautiful, bold and cheerful colours out there. Grab any seven colours of your favourite super bulky yarn and make this joy-bringing accessory in no time.


ETA 14th August 2023: The pattern will be available shortly.

amount of materials needed
170 m/ 186 yd.

sample info
The pattern sample is made of hand-spun, two-ply yarn in seven different colours, and finished with three hand-made wooden buttons.

tools
circular needles with 100 cm/ 40 inches cord or long straight needles:
12 mm/ US 17/ UK --
hook: 10 mm/ N/P/ UK --

NOTE: Ravelry does not list 12 mm/ US 17/ UK -- needles that is why the two closest sizes available in the menu were chosen in the needle size section at the top of this page. Make sure to check your gauge with the needles of your choice.

notions

  • three wooden buttons with Ø 3,5 mm/ 1 ⅜ inches (the working yarn needs to go through the holes);
  • 1 removable stitch marker;
  • scrap yarn for cast on (approx. 3,5 m/ 4 yd.);
  • two stitch holders or two pieces of scrap yarn;
  • tapestry needle;
  • scissors

dimensions/ sizing
25 cm (10 inches) in height and 70 cm (27 ½ inches) in circumference;

construction
Knitted flat in a top-down construction, beginning with provisional cast on and finishing with side splits for good fit on the shoulders. Joined with three blog wooden buttons. This cowl requires blocking.

instructions type
The pattern includes written instructions, photographs, tips and links to video tutorials.

difficulty level
1/5

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