The Susannah Cowl is a combination of two of my favorite shawl patterns; Odetta and Detta. Do you recognize the names? Odetta and Detta are two personalities in the Stephen King series “The Gunslinger. In the story, they eventually merge into Susannah so I thought it fitting that a cowl combining these two designs should be called Susannah too.

You will need a main color and two mini skeins to complete your Susannah and you can choose either the Detta or Odetta versions as both are included in your download.

This makes a light drapey fabric and the design mimics a triangular shawl tied in back but without any ends to fight with.

I love playing with short rows and mini-skeins and this shawl is the perfect way to show off a special mini skein or two you’ve acquired or even leftovers from a favorite project that you’re still in love with.

Recommended Yarn
Leading Men Fiber Arts, Show Stopper
75% Superwash Merino/25% Nylon
1 skein (463yds/100g) plus 2 Mini skeins of choice (92yds/20g)
Version 1: Main: Darkest Hour Minis: Koi Pond/King Max
Version 2: Main: Darkest Hour Minis: Trap Door/Street Art

Needles
US 7 (4.5mm) 24” or larger circular needles or size to obtain gauge

Notions

Yarn Needle
Stitch Markers

Gauge
16 sts and 28 rows = 4” or 10 cm in garter stitch, blocked. Your yarn may produce a different gauge but it is most important to obtain a light draped fabric before choosing needles to cast on with. If choosing a different gauge more yarn may be required.

Finished Measurements
54” (135cm) circumference
13” (32.5) deep (back)
27” (67.5) deep (front)

Pattern Notes
-The pattern uses more of CC2 so if one of your mini skeins is slightly smaller (helps to weigh them before starting) make that one CC1.

Required Skills
Short Rows

Thanks as always to my testers skwirel, bergknits, ChristineNatalie, aidyltink, ansteda, kpangman, svetula27, CollinViljoen, LoraMitchell, chriso1972, and ColoradoKnits and to my brave tech editor buzzandfuzz