Wholehearted Cowl by Jenny Noto

Wholehearted Cowl

Knitting
March 2026
DK (11 wpi) ?
24 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches
in for DK weight on 4mm needles, in fair isle pattern, blocked
US 5 - 3.75 mm
US 6 - 4.0 mm
US 7 - 4.5 mm
US 8 - 5.0 mm
500 - 580 yards (457 - 530 m)
One size (adult) in 2 yarn weights
English
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Wholehearted - showing or characterized by complete sincerity and commitment; earnest devotion without reservation or misgiving. This is a reminder to ourselves to engage life with an open heart, letting go of fear and self-doubt. ♥

Written as the companion to the Wholehearted Hat, this also features the same all-over heart motif. 2 yarn weights are included with a table at the end for adjustments to other yarn weights.

Skills: How to read colorwork charts, basic knit/ purl stitches, how to block a finished piece

• Knowledge of fair isle knitting is required (ie. reading colorwork charts and catching floats)
• This pattern does not include written instructions for the fair isle pattern.

Materials:
DK weight yarn (3): 2 contrasting colors
Main Color ~ 200 yards
Contrast Color ~ 90 yards
US 5/ 3.75mm 22-24” circular needles
US 6/ 4mm 22-24” circular needles

Worsted weight yarn (4): 2 contrasting colors
Main Color ~ 160 yards
Contrast Color ~ 65 yards
US 7/ 4.5mm 22-24” circular needles
US 8/ 5mm 22-24” circular needles

*Stitch marker(s) *Tapestry needle *Scissors

Gauge: 4” x 4 “ on larger needles, in fair isle pattern, blocked.
DK: 24 sts x 28 rnds Worsted: 20 sts x 24 rnds

Finished size: ~12” wide (measured flat) x ~10” tall (height is adjustable)

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