Jessica Cowl by Tanya Johnson-Osborne

Jessica Cowl

Knitting
April 2025
Aran (8 wpi) ?
20 stitches and 25 rows = 4 inches
in garter
164 - 474 yards (150 - 433 m)
One size - adult
English
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A very unique pattern that can be made from just about any yarn! Perfect for variegated, self striping or scrap yarn.

Garment is made a little differently to normal, as you knit to set measurements, making this a great stash buster for anything from DK/worsted through to super bulky.

Using your chosen yarn, use the recommended gauge and size needles on your YARN LABEL. My samples below may help to give an indication of how much yarn you will need.

The finished garment is easy to wear, the ‘V’ panel sits at the front, no need to worry about tying it up, the stripes adding a lovely details but also just as nice made in a solid colour yarn.
Made flat on circular needles, and a small seam at the back when finished. There are instructions for an easy garter stitch version and also a stockinette stitch version.

Garment measures 31cm wide & 58cm long. Varying slightly by a few centimetres once washed depending on the yarn used due to drape or shrinkage.

Materials :
32” circular needles in the size recommended for the yarn you are using.
Darning needle
1x stitch marker

Techniques:
• Knit
• Purl
• Ktog (decrease)
• KFB (knit front and back increase)
• Elastic bind off
• Garter or mattress stitch seam

I’ve made this many times, going through my stash here are some that I’ve made:

Patons Sierra Chunky: As pictured in the pink/purple/yellow self striping yarn. 1 ball, 147 grams/147metres. 9mm needles used.

Bernat Maker Yarn: Shown here in black. 307 grams/356metres. 8mm needles used.

Swish Yarns Australia: As pictured in rust and charcoal stripes. Aran/10ply 100% merino, 3 skeins, 234grams/433metres. 5mm needles used.

Bendigo Woollen Mills: 8ply Whisper. TO BE ADVISED.

Made this? I would love to see a photo and yarn details to help other makers. Please email supaknit@outlook.com or Instagram/Facebook: supaknit.