We were inspired by traditional colourwork motifs to reimagine the classic cowl for modern west coast living. Knit in worsted weight yarn, and with three charts to chose from (trees, flowers, diamonds), this cowl is the perfect beginner colourwork project. The pattern starts with short floats then introduces a section of longer floats to practice catching the yarn.

FINISHED SIZE
Approx. 60 cm (24”) circumference

YARN
Approx. 130 m (142 yds) of worsted weight yarn in MC plus 65 m (71 yds) of worsted weight yarn in CC 195 m (213 yds) total.

Sample pictured in Estelle Highland Alpaca Worsted Tweed (100 m / 109 yds / 50 g) and features Chart 3: Diamonds.

CC: 1 x #12 ‘Pumpkin’
MC: 2 x #19 ‘Turquoise’

NEEDLES
40-60 cm (16-24”) circular needle

Stranded Colourwork: 4 mm (US 6) or size needed to obtain gauge
Ribbing: 3.5 mm (US 4) or two sizes smaller than colourwork needle

NOTIONS

1 unique stitch marker
11 stitch markers for pattern repeats (optional)
Tapestry needle
Wool wash

GAUGE
22 sts x 23 rows = 10 cm (4”) in stranded colourwork, after blocking.

SKILLS REQUIRED
Knit, purl, knitting in the round, stranded colourwork, catching floats