Simple repeating colorwork of baby abalone with three-dimensional braids representing giant kelp. Squishy in worsted weight with long floats, perfect to keep you warm for long walks along chilly, misty, rocky shores. The cowl pattern is inspired by baby white abalone, an endangered species of ocean snails that are ecologically and culturally important. I’m one of the many scientists working to help save them.


The finished cowl is 10 inches in height and 22 inches in circumference. You can make it longer or wider by adding more charts or repeats, and this will affect yardage required.

Any worsted weight yarn that you like to use for colorwork will work. I used an unknown stash yarn that appeared to be worsted weight for my MC, and two Blue Sky Fibers Woolstok worsted for my CC’s. Play around with whatever you have on hand! Sample uses approximately 160 yards MC (blue), 15 yards CC1 (green), and 45 yards CC2 (white).