The Northern Cowl is a soft and warm neck warmer, inspired by Nordic winter landscapes and the geometric patterns
of snowflakes. The simple colourwork pattern gives it a classic look with a Nordic touch.
The Northern Cowl is a beautiful accessory, perfect for the cold months when you need extra warmth around your
neck. It’s ideal for chilly autumn days as well as frosty winter weather.

Sizes and Fit
Small: Width 10 inches / 25 cm, Height 9 inches / 23 cm
Large: Width 11½ inches / 29 cm, Height 9 inches / 23 cm

Materials
Yarn suggestion 1
See image on page 1, 3 and 4
Önling No 1, 75% merino wool (merino superfine 100s),
25% angora,
50 g = 197 yds / 180 m
Colour A:
Small: Cool light beige mélange (006m)
Large: Old Rose (108)
50 (100) g / 1 (2) skeins
Colour B:
Small: Bark brown mélange (013m)
Large: Red Wine (021)
50 g / 1 skein
Work the entire cowl using one strand of Önling No 1
held single throughout.
Yarn Suggestion 2
See image page 2
Cardiff Cashmere Classic, 100% cashmere,
25 g = 120 yds / 110 m
Colour A:
50 (75) g / 2 (3) skeins
Colour B:
25 g / 1 skein

Recommended Needles
US size 2.5 and 6 (3 mm and 4 mm), 24 in / 60 cm.
Used with the magic loop method for knitting small
circumferences.1 stitch marker

Gauge
24 stitches and 27 rounds in the colourwork pattern on
US 6 / 4 mm circular needles = 4 x 4 in / 10 x 10 cm

Construction
The cowl is worked in the round on circular needles.
You may use the magic loop method if working with a
longer circular needle.
Alternatively, it can be knitted using double-pointed
needles (DPNs), if preferred.
The cowl begins with a ribbed edge in the main colour,
continues in stranded colourwork following the chart,
and is finished with another ribbed edge.