Convex Cowl by Kyle Vey

Convex Cowl

Knitting
May 2020
yarn held together
Fingering
+ Fingering
= DK (11 wpi) ?
22 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette
US 4 - 3.5 mm
800 - 1200 yards (732 - 1097 m)
2 (also adjustable)
English
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Hi Folks!

Thanks for checking out the Convex cowl! Completely adjustable in circumference, this adaptable, two-sided cowl comes in two formats—infinity scarf and tall cowl—and is knit while holding two strands of fingering-weight yarn together. A subtle curvature of rows gives this cowl a distinctive, eye-catching feature, while mock-i-cord edges give it crisp borders. Increases are dispersed throughout the body of the cowl and are completely hidden on the reverse-stockinette side of the garment. This is a great pattern for a personalized fade, but it also looks great in when striping solid or variegated yarns.

Like this pattern? Feel free to check out the Convex Shawl! If you buy both (or have already bought one), you’ll automatically get $2 off at checkout. No discount code needed.

Here’s a quick summary of the pattern based on the original samples:
Infinity Scarf format:
-- 60 in (152 cm) in circumference (adjustable)
-- 8 in (20 cm) in depth
-- Requires ~1200 yards of fingering-weight yarn
-- Shown in 12 Yarn Indulgences Zed Luxe mini-skeins of various colorways (each 25 grams, 100 yds / 91 m)
Tall Cowl format:
-- 24 in (61 cm) in circumference (adjustable)
-- 16 in (41 cm) in depth
-- Requires ~800 yards of fingering-weight yarn
-- Shown in 2 Yarn Indulgences Zed Luxe full-size skeins in Marple & Spring (each 100 grams, 400 yds / 366 m)
Needles:
-- Two 3.5 mm (US 4) circular needles (16-inch recommended)
Gauge:
-- 22 sts by 32 rows = 4 in by 4 in (10 cm by 10 cm) in stockinette stitch after washing and blocking lightly
Other Materials:
-- Scrap yarn for provisional cast-on
-- Tapestry needle to weave in ends
-- Stitch marker (optional)
Techniques Used:
-- Mock i-cord
-- Provisional cast-on
-- Kitchener stitch
-- Increases & decreases (e.g., m1, ssk, k2tog)
-- Knitting while holding 2 strands together

Also, I’d like to extend a huge thank you to Deborah from Yarn Indulgences for test knitting the cowl! Check out her website for some amazing yarn, including the luxurious Zed Luxe base!

Please note that as this pattern was adapted from a previous pattern of mine, it has not been formally edited by a technical editor at this time.

Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Reach out! I’ll do my best to respond back as quickly as I can.