Festival of Lights Cowl by The Jewish Knitter

Festival of Lights Cowl

Knitting
October 2025
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
31 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches
in stranded colorwork
US 2 - 2.75 mm
US 3 - 3.25 mm
160 - 220 yards (146 - 201 m)
Child, Adult Small, Adult Large
English
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A standard cowl with delicate, mirrored menorahs and Magen Davids. Knitted in the round, and identical either way up, this elegant design makes a perfect Hanukkah treat for a loved one (or yourself!).

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Skill Level
Requires the ability to knit stranded colorwork, managing floats. Suitable for intermediate knitters.

Sizing & Finished Measurements
Sizes: Child (Small Adult, Large Adult)

Circumference: 18 (20.5, 23) in / (45, 51.5, 58) cm
Height: 7.5 in / 18.5 cm

Needles
2.75mm / 2US 20 in / 51 cm circular needles
3.25mm / 3 US 20 in / 51 cm circular needles
or size needed for gauge

Yarn
You will need the following colors (quantities given are approximate)

Child

  • MC 30 g (120 yds / 110 m)
  • CC 10 g (40 yds / 35 m) Adult small
  • MC 35 g (140 yds / 130 m)
  • CC 15 g (60 yds / 55 m) Adult large
  • MC 40 g (160 yds / 145 m)
  • CC 15 g (60 yds / 55 m)