Thatch Cowl by The Blue Mouse

Thatch Cowl

Knitting
December 2022
DK (11 wpi) ?
21.5 stitches and 31 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette Worked in the Round w/ Larger Needles
US 4 - 3.5 mm
US 3 - 3.25 mm
255 yards (233 m)
One Size: 25" {63.5 cm} around by 10" {25.5 cm} tall
English
This pattern is available as a free Ravelry download

INTRODUCTION
The thatch cowl is a super simple 2 color project that uses slip stitches to create beautiful colorwork. You only work with 1 color per row, so there is no stranded colorwork making this cowl a breeze to knit. It is worked bottom up in the round as one seamless piece.

SIZING
One Size
25” {63.5 cm} Circumference by 10” {25.5 cm} Tall

MATERIALS
YARN - DK (Light #3)

  • CA: 160 yds {146 m}
  • CB: 95 yds {87 m}

Sample uses: Yarn Bee Must Be Merino (50% Merino Wool / 25% Acrylic / 25% Nylon, 227 yds {208 m}/100g) in the colorways Olive (CA) and White (CB).
Note: The sample yarn felt a little thinner than an average DK yarn.

NEEDLES
* Gauge Needles: US 4 {3.5 mm} circular
needles 16″ {40 cm} or 24” {60 cm}.
Or size needed to match gauge.
* Rib Needles 1-2 sizes smaller than
gauge needles in the same cord
lengths. Sample used US 3 {3.25 mm}.

OTHER MATERIALS
Yarn Needle & Stitch Marker

GAUGE
Stockinette - Worked in the Round
21.5 sts / 31 rounds = 4″ {10 cm}.