Whispering Circles Cowl by Helen Kennedy

Whispering Circles Cowl

Knitting
October 2026
DK (11 wpi) ?
20 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette
US 6 - 4.0 mm
US 5 - 3.75 mm
180 - 190 yards (165 - 174 m)
one size, very adjustable
English
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Light as air yet wonderfully warm, this reversible cowl offers two looks in one elegant accessory. One side is smooth and simple, highlighting the soft halo and drape of the yarn, while the other features a delicate lace pattern of circular eyelets that let the underside glow through — creating subtle depth and texture.
Worked in Drops Sky, a luxuriously light DK weight yarn, the fabric feels cloud-soft against the skin and provides just the right amount of warmth without weight. The double-sided construction makes this cowl beautifully finished on both sides, perfect for wearing twisted, folded, or draped to reveal both textures at once.
Whether you prefer understated simplicity or an airy lace look, this cowl transitions effortlessly from everyday wear to something special — a cozy, reversible piece that pairs perfectly with the matching hat.

MATERIALS
Recommended Yarn: Drops Sky: DK. 74% alpaca, 18% polyamide & 8% wool, 190 m / 208 yds / 50 g / 1.76 oz.
MC: 82 m / 90 yds, CC: 82 m / 90 yds.
Yarn amounts and height are for three full lace repeats plus Rounds 1–8; working fewer or more rounds changes yarn requirements.
Shown in colourways Hot Chocolate (MC) and Curry (CC).

Needles and Notions:
4.0 mm (US 6) circular needle 40 cm / 16 inches long (main needle), or size required to obtain gauge.
3.75 mm (US 5) circular needle 40 cm / 16 inches long for the ribbing.
1 BOR marker, 10 pattern stitch markers, tapestry needle to sew
in ends.

GAUGE
On 4.0 mm (US 6) needles, 20 sts & 32 rounds to 10 cm / 4 inches in stockinette st after blocking.
SIZE
Height: 23 cm / 9¼ inches, Circumference: 55 cm / 22 inches.