Astralis Cowl by Julianna Martin

Astralis Cowl

Knitting
March 2026
DK (11 wpi) ?
27.5 stitches and 31 rows = 4 inches
US 4 - 3.5 mm
US 6 - 4.0 mm
200 - 275 yards (183 - 251 m)
One size
English
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“Astralis” means celestial in Latin. Let the stars shine bright in this two-color contrast cowl pattern.

Suggested Yarn:
Sample: Golden Hour Knitwear - Simply DK
MC: Astralias; CC: Morning Haze
100% Superwash Merino
246 yds/225 m; 3.53 oz/100 g

Yarn kits can be purchased at Golden Hour Knitwear’s website.

Yardage estimates:
MC: 168 yds/154 m
CC: 80 yds/73 m
10% buffer added

Needle Info:
Main body: US size 6/4.0 mm 16”/40 cm or 20”/50 cm circular needle, or size needed to obtain gauge
Ribbing: US size 4/3.5 mm 16”/40 cm or 20”/50 cm circular needle, or two sizes smaller than gauge needle size

Gauge:
27.5 sts x 31 rounds = 4”/10 cm in colorwork pattern worked in the round with larger needles, blocked
Special Techniques: German Twisted cast-on, twisted ribbing, bind-off, stranded knitting in the round (2-colors)

This pattern includes written instructions and charts.

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Questions or pattern support:
JuliannaMKnits@gmail.com or Ravelry (JuliannaMKnits).

Special thanks to Jenna Baron, tech editor, Camrie of Golden Hour Knitwear for yarn support, and test knitters: Caitlin, Gary, Gina, Maegan, Marina, Molly, Nicole, Sarah, and Trix for all their help and support!