Cliewen Cowl by Vikki Perkins

Cliewen Cowl

Knitting
May 2024
Sport (12 wpi) ?
11 stitches and 14 rows = 2 inches
in Stockinette in the round
US 7 - 4.5 mm
One size.
English
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I really enjoyed this cable and bobble design. The little garter bobbles look like little balls of yarn snuggled in the curves of the cables. I called this Cliewen which is Old English for “clew ball or ball of yarn”.

Difficulty - Advanced Beginner

Skills used - Knit, purl, cabling, making bobbles

Sizes - One size

Finished measurements
Circumference: 58 cm / 23 inches unstretched; stretched 90 cm / 34 inches
Height: 35 cm / 13 ¾ inches

Gauge – unblocked
11 stitches and 14 Rows = 5 cm / 2 inches stockinette in the round on US 7 (4.5 mm) needles

Approximate yardage est. 193 g / 6.8 oz.

Yarn
Dobbie Industries Worsted 1 cone. Colour Blue Purple. Any currently available DK or Light Worsted (#3 or #4) yarn with similar weight may be substituted.

Needles - US 7 (4.5 mm) circular, 56cm /22” long, or size needed to obtain gauge

Notions - Stitch markers, tapestry needle, cable needle