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I liked the repeating nature of this 17th century embroidery motif, and thought I’d turn it into knitting colourwork. The repetitiveness of the pattern made for a relaxing, meditative knit. I named this cowl Niwian, which means to renew or restore in Old English.

Difficulty - Advanced Beginner

Skills used - Knitting in the round, colourwork

Sizes - One size

Finished measurements
Circumference: 72 cm / 28.5 inches unstretched; 98 cm / 38.5 inches stretched
Height: 30 cm / 12 inches

Gauge – blocked
12 stitches and 11 Rows = 5 cm / 2 inches in stockinette in the round on US 8 (5 mm) needles

Approximate yardage
Main Colour (MC) est. 103 g / 3.6 oz. (182 m / 199 yds)
Contrast Colour (CC) est. 37 g / 1.3 oz. (74 m / 81 yds)

Yarn Used
Main Colour (MC) Patons Classic Wool Worsted 177 m / 100 g (194 yds / 3.5 oz), 2 balls. Colour 77768 Rich Teal. Any currently available Worsted (#4) yarn with similar yardage may be substituted.
Contrast Colour (CC) Sirdar Country Classic Worsted 200 m / 100 g (218 yds / 3.5 oz), 1 ball. Colour 0655 Dusky Rose. Any currently available Worsted (#4) yarn with similar yardage may be substituted.

Needles - US 8 (5 mm) circular, 56cm /22” long, or size needed to obtain gauge

Notions - Stitch markers, tapestry needle