Fading Guernsey Cowl by Robbie Laughlin

Fading Guernsey Cowl

Knitting
September 2022
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
19 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches
in Garter Rib
US 6 - 4.0 mm
300 yards (274 m)
One Size (55.8 cm/22" Circumference by 35.5 cm/14” Height at Front)
English
This pattern is available as a free Ravelry download

A top-down bandana-style cowl knit entirely in the round, with added shawl-like shaping to create a point at the centre front. The simple bands of texture are used to showcase a slow and subtle gradient. Classic textures found in Guernsey sweater patterns make for a fun and quick knit that you’ll want to have in several colours!

Materials
Simcoe Worsted by The Blue Brick
80% Superwash Merino Wool, 10% Cashmere, 10% Nylon
 165 g (5.82 oz) = 275 metres (300 yards) - One Large Skein
Shown In: Midnight Runner, from the Off-Roading Collection

Needles
4.0mm (US 6) / 60cm (24”) circular needle

Notions
Tapestry Needle for weaving in ends Two stitch markers, style of your choice

Techniques Used
Knit, Purl, Basic Increasing, Binding Off in Pattern, Knitting in the Round

Note About Substituting Yarns
This pattern used almost the entire yardage of the ball. If substituting another yarn, it should be a Worsted weight yarn that drapes well, with a suggested gauge of 20 sts = 4”/10cm. It would also look fantastic in a semi-solid or tonal yarn.