Stranded colorwork cowl with purl stitches and garter stitch stripes in three contrasting colors in both Hillesvåg Ullvarefabrikk Vilje Lamull and Sølje Pelsull. The large cowl is folded down so it stands up with the stranded colorwork pattern showing on both sides and is named after the Celtic protectress in peace. The cowl is worked in the round for ease as a tube and then grafted together. Wear the cowl on its own or together with the Macha Jacket.

Size: One size
Skill level: Experienced

Finished measurements:
Circumference: 71 cm/28”
Height (folded): 17.5 cm/7”

Yarn: Hillesvåg Ullvarefabrikk, Vilje Lamull (100% lambswool, 100 g, 375 m/410 yds). The sample is knitted in;
COL A: Charcoal 7415: 0.5 skein: 132 m/144 yds
COL B: Natural 7400: 0.5 skein: 132 m/144 yds
Sølje Pelsull (100% pelt wool, 350 m/383 yds, 100 g). The sample is knitted in;
COL C: Lime 2107: 0.5 skein: 105 m/115 yds
Note: There is enough yarn for a larger cowl or a pair of wrist warmers (with 8 pattern repeats).
https://www.ull.no/produktkategori/garn/vilje-lamullgarn/
https://www.ull.no/produktkategori/garn/solje-pelsullgarn/

Yarn alternatives: Cascade 220 Sport (100% wool, 50 g, 150 m/164 yds).
http://www.cascadeyarns.com/cascade-Cascade220Sport.htm
Tosh Sock (100% wool, 100 g, 361 m/394 yds).
http://madelinetosh.com/tosh-sock/
Berroco Cosma (60% alpaca, 30% wool, 10% silk, 50 g, 150 m/164 yds).
http://www.berroco.com/yarns/berroco-cosma
Or another Sport/5 ply or Fingering 4/ply yarn.

Needles: 3 mm/US 2.5 circular needle (60 cm/24”).
3.5 mm/US 4 circular needle (60 cm/24”).
Adjust needle size as needed to match gauge.

Gauge: 24 sts and 32 rows in st st using 3 mm/US 2.5 needle measures 10 cm/4” square.
24 sts and 30 rnds in stranded colorwork in st st with purl sts using 3.5 mm/US 4 needle measures 10 cm/4” square.
24 sts and 40 rnds in garter st using 3 mm/US 2.5 needle measures 10 cm/4” square.

Notes: The stranded colorwork is worked mainly in stockinette stitch with a few purl stitches. The repeat ends in 6 rows of garter stitch worked on a smaller needle to stay in gauge. Do not break off colors but carry all along, and lock the unused color in a strand at the end or alternatively at the beginning of the round.