Holiday Herd Cowl by Lynann Colligan

Holiday Herd Cowl

Knitting
November 2025
Aran (8 wpi) ?
20 stitches and 23 rows = 4 inches
US 8 - 5.0 mm
150 - 200 yards (137 - 183 m)
One Size
English
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Holiday Herd Cowl
A stranded colorwork cowl featuring a flock of sheep dressed as reindeer, knitted in the round with a ribbed edge. Festive without being fussy, and a fun quick knit for the season.

Pattern Details
Skill level: Confident beginner
Construction: Knitted in the round
Size: One size: 22 inches / 56 cm circumference, 9.5 inches / 24 cm high
Needles: 5mm circular needles, 16 inch / 40 cm
Yarn: Sample knitted in Ístex Léttlopi. Any Aran weight yarn with good stitch definition works beautifully
Techniques: Stranded colorwork, ribbing

Notes
For yarn substitutions, an Aran weight wool or wool-blend with good stitch definition will give the best results for the colorwork section.