Schoodic Bay Cowl by Birch Tree Knits

Schoodic Bay Cowl

Knitting
October 2026
DK (11 wpi) ?
22 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches
in Overall gauge for finished cowl
US 6 - 4.0 mm
195 - 210 yards (178 - 192 m)
Sample, fully blocked: Width: 7” / 18 cm Length: 31” / 78.75 cm before seaming.
English
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Schoodic Bay Cowl is a great unisex cowl rich with texture and style.

Recommend solid, tonal, or slightly tweedy yarn to best
demonstrate texture pattern.

Pattern worked flat forming a rectangle. After blocking, rectangle is folded and seamed to create cowl.

Pattern includes written instructions and charts.

Work all odd-numbered chart rows from right to left, and all even-numbered chart rows from left to right.

Difficulty/Skills Required: Beginner
Long tail cast on, Knit, Purl, RT, SSK, Blocking, Weaving in ends.

Yarn Weight:
DK.

Notions:
Stitch markers, Tapestry needle. Optional button(s) or pin.

Needle Size: US 6 / 4 mm 16” / 41 cm circular or straight needles, or needle size to get gauge.

Gauge:
Stockinette for swatching US 6 / 4 mm, blocked: 22 sts and 28 rows per 4” / 10 cm.
Overall gauge for finished cowl: 23 sts and 31 rows per 4” / 10 cm.
Gauge isn’t crucial, as it’s a cowl, but being off-gauge will affect both the finished size and yarn usage.

Suggested Yarns:
Pamir Fine Fibers Cashmere Classic (100% Cashmere; 65 yds / 59 m per 25 g / 0.88 oz skein).

Yarn shown/Yardage:
Pamir Fine Fibers Cashmere Classic, colorway Lavandula. Approx. 195 yds / 178 m DK weight yarn needed.

Size Information:
Sample, fully blocked:
Width: 7” / 18 cm
Length: 31” / 78.75 cm before seaming.