Whether you’re picking up needles for the first time or looking for a “palate cleanser” between complex projects, the Carsyn Cowl is your next favourite knit. This single-colour accessory blends effortless technique with a high-end finish, making it a quick win for every maker.

Why You’ll Love Knitting Carsyn:

• The “One More Row” Rhythm: The 12-stitch repeat is intuitive and easy to memorize. Once you find your flow, the fabric grows so quickly it practically flies off your needles.
• Pick Your Vibe:
  - The Luxe Look: Hold silk mohair and a matching DK yarn together for a soft, “knockout” halo effect.
  - The Classic Look: Choose a single strand of worsted weight yarn for a cozy, reversible accessory that looks great from every angle.
  
• Style for Everyone: With its clean lines and timeless 1x1 ribbed borders, Carsyn is a truly gender-neutral staple that fits into any wardrobe.
• Satisfyingly Swift: An engaging project that delivers maximum cozy in under 10 hours, it’s the perfect last-minute gift—or a well-deserved treat for yourself.
• Skill Level: Easy. If you can knit, purl, read your knitting and work in the round, you’re ready for Carsyn.

Written instructions and charts are provided.

The Luxe Look:

FINISHED DIMENSIONS (after blocking)
60 cm/24″ in circumference
20.5 cm/8¼″ in height

YARN REQUIREMENTS
41 g/1.75 oz DK-weight wool or wool-blend yarn held with 17 g/1 oz lace-weight silk mohair yarn

Suggested Yarns:
Rowan Felted Tweed (50% Wool, 25% Viscose, 25% Alpaca; 50 g/1.75 oz; 175 m/191 yds) held with
Rowan Kidsilk Haze (70% Mohair, 30% Silk; 25 g/ 1 oz; 210 m/229 yds)

Turquoise Sample:
1 ball Rowan Felted Tweed in Turquoise (#202) and
1 ball Rowan Kidsilk Haze in Alhambra (#666)

SUGGESTED NEEDLES
4.0 mm/US 6 40 cm/16″ circular needle and 5.0 mm/ US 8 40 cm/16″ circular needle or size needed to obtain gauge;
optional: 4.0 mm/US 6 straight needle for Italian Tubular Cast-on

TOOLS AND MATERIALS
Tapestry needle, 8 removable stitch markers (with one different from the others for designating the beginning of the round)

GAUGE
16 sts and 22 rounds = 10 cm/4″ in 12-stitch pattern repeat on 5.0 mm/US 8 needles after blocking

SKILL LEVEL
Easy

The Classic Look:

FINISHED DIMENSIONS (after blocking)
57 cm/22¾″ in circumference
22 cm/8¾″ in height

YARN REQUIREMENTS
90 g/3.25 oz worsted weight wool or wool-blend yarn

Suggested Yarn:
Estelle Worsted (50% acrylic, 40% wool, 10% nylon; 100 g/3.5 oz; 200 m/218 yds)

Grey Sample:
1 skein Estelle Worsted in Smoke Heather (#Q61291)

SUGGESTED NEEDLES
4.0 mm/US 6 40 cm/16″ circular needle or size needed to obtain gauge

TOOLS AND MATERIALS
Tapestry needle, 9 removable stitch markers (with one different from the others for designating the beginning of the round), crochet hook (size suitable to yarn used) if using Chain Cast-on

GAUGE
19 sts and 29 rounds = 10 cm/4″ in 12-stitch pattern repeat on 4.0 mm/US 6 needles after blocking

SKILL LEVEL
Easy

TECHNIQUES TO REVEL IN
Required: Cast on, knit, purl, work in round, bind off
Optional: Read a chart, Italian Tubular Cast-on and Bind-off including slipping stitches with the yarn in front and in back, Chain Cast-on and Bind-off

This pattern has been professionally tech edited by Melinda, of rhyFlower Knits, https://rhyflowerknits.com.

Huge thanks to my marvellous test knitters: Anne, Anonymous, Cathy, Chris, Helen, Krysta, MJ, Roxanne, Sheila and Toni.