Odetta Cowl by Leila Raven

Odetta Cowl

Knitting
November 2023
Aran (8 wpi) ?
14 stitches and 20 rows = 4 inches
in slip-stitch pattern on larger needle, after wet blcoking
US 10½ - 6.5 mm
US 10 - 6.0 mm
US 7 - 4.5 mm
US 6 - 4.0 mm
260 - 325 yards (238 - 297 m)
Aran (DK) weight
English
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Worked in either Aran or DK weight, this cozy cowl features columns of slipped stitches against a reverse stockinette background, flowing into a pretty ribbed lace border to keep your neck warm and toasty.

Inspired by my earlier pattern, the Odetta shawl, this cowl and the original shawl are now written for Peace Fleece Worsted or DK. Aran weight makes for quick and incredibly warm knits, while DK creates a lighter fabric with less bulk, but equally warm.

SIZES
Aran weight (DK weight)

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
30 (28)“ {76 (71) cm} circumference
12” {30 cm} depth after wet blocking

YARN
Aran weight version:
Peace Fleece Worsted
(75% Navajo Rambouillet & Domestic Fine Wool/25% Mohair; approx. 200 yds per 4 oz skein); 2 skeins, shown in colors Palomino and Siberian Midnight

or 260 yds {237 m} of Aran weight yarn

DK weight version:
Peace Fleece DK
(75% Navajo Rambouillet & Domestic Fine Wool/25% Mohair; approx. 175 yds per 50g skein); 2 skeins, shown in color Kamchatka Seamoss

or 325 yds {297 m} of DK weight yarn

GAUGE
Aran version: 14 sts & 20 rnds = 4” {10 cm} in Slip-stitch pattern on larger needle, after wet blocking

DK version: 21 sts & 30 rnds = 4” {10 cm} in Slip-stitch pattern on larger needle, after wet blocking

NEEDLES
Aran version:
• US 10.5 {6.5 mm} 16” circular needle
• US 10 {6 mm} 16” circular needle

DK version:
• US 7 {4.5 mm} 16” circular needle
• US 6 {4 mm} 16” circular needle

or size needed to obtain gauge

NOTIONS
Stitch marker
Tapestry needle

TECHNIQUES USED
Long-tail CO