Kostenn is a knit cowl, with only knit and purl stitches. It matches the Kanstell hat pattern. Kostenn means a large shallow basket in Cornish, which relates to the basketweave pattern and the Kanstell hat (where Kanstell means basket).

NOTE- this is the cowl pattern ONLY, the hat pattern is sold separately

This pattern is fully charted and written (English), and tally boxes are provided in the written pattern to keep track of rounds.

An annotated version is provided, in which each size is marked with a different color. This may be easier for some to read, but if printing, it may be best to annotate the original yourself.

Skill level
This is a beginner-intermediate pattern, and is a quick knit with an easily memorable pattern.
Testers have commented that this is a great ‘mindless’ project.

Sizes - these are approximate, laid flat, unstretched - stretched. The largest size is more of a short infinity scarf, where the others are more of a cowl.
There is a good deal of stretch in this pattern so sizes are a general estimate.

Short (Height) Variation

• Toddler (18”-24” around, 5.5” tall) (45.5-61cm around, 14cm tall)
• Child (21”-28” around, 6.75” tall) (53.5-71cm around, 17cm tall)
• Teenager (22.5”-30” around, 8” tall) (57-76cm around, 20.5cm tall)
• Adult (24”-32” around, 9.25” tall) (61-81cm around, 23.5cm tall)
• Adult XL (28.5”-38” around, 9.25” tall) (72.5-96.5cm around, 23.5cm tall)

Tall (Height) Variation

• Toddler (18”-24” around, 8” tall) (45.5-61cm around, 20.5cm tall)
• Child (21”-28” around, 9.25” tall) (53.5-71cm around, 23.5cm tall)
• Teenager (22.5”-30” around, 10.5” tall) (57-76cm around, 26.5cm tall)
• Adult (24”-32” around, 11.75” tall) (61-81cm around, 30cm tall)
• Adult XL (28.5”-38” around, 13” tall) (72.5-96.5cm around, 33cm tall)

Gauge
20 stitches and 26 rows in 4 inches (10cm) plain stockinette on large needles, or
16 sts = 3” (7.62cm), 16 rounds = 2.5” (6.35cm) in body pattern on larger needles

Needles - size 5 and size 8 us (3.75mm and 5mm, respectively) OR any size that gets the correct small gauge and a size 2-4 sizes larger.

Yarn - worsted weight, preferably in a solid color or a subtle variegation. I used Caron Simply Soft in Grey Heather and Deborah Norville Everyday in Fluorescent Yellow (now discontinued, I believe) for the adult tall. One, two, or three solid (or subtly variegated) colors is ideal, as stripes or highly contrastive variegations will distract from the patterning.

Estimated 85-120 (120-160, 150-195, 180-225, 215-300) yards, 77.5-110m (110-146m, 137-178m, 165-206m, 197-275m) used, depending on size and height.

Ribbing for the adult size ended up being about 29 yards (26.5m) each, for about 58 yards (53m) total, while the tall body used 164 yards (150m). Total used was 222 yards (203m).

Stitches and techniques used

• Knitting in the round on circular needles
• twisted loop cast on (instructional link provided in pattern)
• Lori’s twisty bind off (instructional link provided in pattern)
• k - knit
• p - purl
• pm - place marker

Other supplies

• Stitch marker for start of round
• Optional extra 11 (13, 14, 15, 18) contrasting stitch markers for pattern repeats
• Yarn needle for finishing

Approx Stitch Count
3,456 - 12,768 stitches depending on size and height. See chart (in images and downloads) for the most accurate information.

This pattern HAS been test knitted, with good results.

Yes, you CAN sell items you make from this pattern! Just name me as the designer. More information can be found in the pattern, or by contacting me directly.