The Lisburn Cowl is a cozy accessory featuring garter stitch and a decorative eyelet pattern, finished with a delicate picot edge. It beautifully combines warmth and style, offering exceptional results with minimal effort. This relaxing project is flattering, comfortable, and very easy to wear.

When worn, the cowl resembles an asymmetric triangular shawl. For those who find styling shawls challenging, this cowl offers a practical, stylish solution! Plus, its effortless design makes it an ideal choice for thoughtful gift-giving.

The cowl is shaped like an irregular pentagon. It starts with 3 cast-on stitches and is worked back and forth in rows on the bias. It is shaped with increases and decreases, along with a built-in faux I-cord at both the neck opening and the bottom edge. It is joined into a tube at the back with an invisible garter-stitch seam.

The Lisburn Cowl is available in two sizes, each requiring less than one skein of fingering-weight yarn. You can choose between a classic solid colour or vibrant, eye-catching stripes.

Designed for fingering-weight yarn, this design also looks beautiful in Sport or DK yarn.

Instructions, a video link and helpful photos are included for adding a new yarn and managing multiple yarn ends.

The instructions include stitch counts for each row, presented in a clear, row-by-row format.

This is a written pattern.

TIPS AND TRICKS is a nine-page PDF that provides detailed information about all the key aspects of the cowl. As an experienced knitting instructor, I enjoy sharing helpful tips and advice to enhance your knitting journey.

SKILL LEVEL Perfectly designed for adventurous beginners eager to explore new techniques.

Heartfelt thanks to my incredible team of test knitters! Your enthusiasm and dedication shine through in every stitch! I can’t express how much I appreciate the time and expertise you contribute, along with your insightful feedback. Your talent is genuinely inspiring!

Special thanks to Jaedyn and Tara of Midnight Cravings Yarn Company in Saskatchewan, Canada, for their amazingly beautiful yarn. The inspiring colours elevate every project, making the knitting experience a joy.

You will receive 3 PDFs
Lisburn Cowl for Small and Large sizes (7 pages)
Lisburn Striped Cowl for Small and Large sizes (11 pages)
Lisburn Cowl Tips and Tricks (9 pages)

FINISHED DIMENSIONS AND YARN REQUIREMENTS
Circumference comes first, followed by height.

Small: 21”/53cm x 18”/46cm used 302yds/276m.
Midknit Cravings Light Sock in colourway Sidewalk.

Large: 21”/53cm x 19”/48cm used 344yds/372m.
Midknit Cravings Light Sock in colourway Fake It Teal You Make It (#1) and Pandemonium (#2).

Small Striped: 21”/53cm x 17”/43cm.
MC: Vanilla used 180yds/164m; CC: Harvest 97yds/88m.

Large Striped: 22”/56cm x 20.5”/52 cm
Gingersnap Zest Fingering (429 yds/384m per 110g)
MC: Fairydust 295yds/270m; CC: Black Raspberry 80 yds/73m.

Lisburn is a city located southwest of Belfast, Northern Ireland, situated in a lush, fertile valley alongside the River Lagan. In 2002, Queen Elizabeth II awarded it city status as part of her Golden Jubilee celebrations. Linen plays a significant role in Lisburn’s history and culture, having been favoured by European royalty. Notably, Irish linen was used for the napkins on the Titanic and even in Neil Armstrong’s parachute.