This winter floral design is a reversible, double thick cowl, with colorwork inspired by the evergreen perennial Hellebore flower. This flower also goes by the name “winter rose” or “Christmas rose,” so I’ve paired it with a wintery green interior, contrasting against the timeless neutral colorwork exterior.

The Hellebore Cowl is a stranded colorwork pattern that is knit in the round using circular needles. A provisional cast on and Kitchener stitch bind off provide a double thick, reversible scarf.

IMPORTANT This pattern includes instructions for both Fingering weight yarn for a soft feminine drape or Worsted weight for a cozy, thick cowl.

Fingingering Weight Information

• Finished Measurements: 11.5in height x 14in width (29x35cm)
• Suggested Yarn: Euphoria Knits Rapture (65% Superwash Merino/20% Silk/15% Yak)
• Optional held double with lace weight Mohair on the interior
• Sample uses Eitri (dark grey), Flight (light grey), and Mrs. Fraser (green)
• Approx. Yardarge: 230 yards MC, 180 yards CC1, 380 yards CC2
• Suggested Needles: US 2.5/3mm 24in (60cm) circular needles
• Gauge: 28 sts and 36 rows per 4in/10cm in colorwork

Worsted Weight Information

• Finished Measurements: 9in height x 14.5in width (23x37cm)
• Suggested Yarn: Malabrigo Rios (100% Superwash Merino)
• Sample uses Pearl Ten (navy), Pearl (light grey), and Sunset (orange)
• Approx. Yardarge: 120 yards MC, 100 yards CC1, 200 yards CC2
• Suggested Needles: US 5/3.75mm 24in (60cm) circular needles
• Gauge: 20 sts and 24 rows per 4in/10cm in colorwork

Sizes Available
One Size (see yarn options for alternate finished dimensions)

Notions
Stitch markers, Scissors, tapestry needle, scrap yarn for provisional cast, spare needle for Kitchener Stitch bind off

Techniques Required
Provisional cast on, Kitchener stitch, stranded colorwork in the round, reading colorwork charts, catching long floats.

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