Patterns : #4 – Medium, cowl

Eloen Cowl

AmyPalmer — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 16:35:09 GMT

Designer Moira Engel
Size 40" circumference and 20" wide
Yarn Madelinetosh Tosh Merino (100% superwash merino wool; 210 yd [192 m]/100 g):
• jade, 3 skeins
Gauge 18 sts and 24 rows = 4” in St st
Tools
• Size 9 (5.5 mm): 24" circular (cir) needle
• Markers (m)
• Tapestry needle

Women’s large loopy cowl with lace edge.

Striped Cowl Neck Tee

arwilliams — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 23:11:34 GMT

Striped Cowl Neck Tee

HANA JASON

Graphic stripes and a wide funnel neck punch up a basic tee.

FINISHED SIZE 32 1/2 (35 1/2, 39 1/2, 43, 47)" bust circumference. Sweater shown measures 32 1/2", modeled with minimal ease.

YARN Be Sweet Simply Sweet Satisfaction (60% wool, 20% kid mohair, 20% superfine alpaca; 115 yd [105 m]/1 3/4 oz [50 g]): #710 espresso (MC), 5 (6, 6, 7, 8) balls; #706 marigold (CC), 1 (1, 2, 2, 2) balls.

NEEDLES Size 7 (4.5 mm): 32" circular (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

NOTIONS Markers (m); removable markers; stitch holders; tapestry needle.

GAUGE 20 sts and 26 rows = 4" in St st.

I-Cord Cowl

arwilliams — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 22:56:58 GMT

I-Cord Cowl

CHARLES D. GANDY

Twisting ropes of I-cord make a fun and freeform cowl. This accessory knits up quickly for an easy statement piece.

FINISHED SIZE 28" circumference and 3 1/2" high.

YARN Kolláge Yarns Glisten (70% alpaca, 25% silk, 5% Estelline; 91 yd [83 m]/1 3/4 oz [50 g]): #7301 carmine (A), #7302 cerise (B), #7305 firebrick (C), #7307 marine (D), #7316 merlot (E), #7320 pearl (F), and #7326 fog (G), 1 ball each.

NEEDLES Size 4 (3.5 mm): two double-pointed needles (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

NOTIONS Tapestry needle.

GAUGE not critical.

Maryse Cowl

AmyPalmer — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 22:03:05 GMT

Designer Amy Christoffers
Size 46¼" circumference and 11¾" deep
Yarn Green Mountain Spinnery Mountain Mohair (70% wool, 30% mohair; 140 yd [128 m]/57 g):
• Vincent’s gold, 3 skeins
Gauge 13 sts and 27 rows = 4" in charted patt on larger needle
Tools
• Size 6 (4 mm): 32" circular (cir) needle
• Size 8 (5 mm): 32" cir needle
• Marker (m)
• Yarn needle

Woman’s knitted lace cowl worked in a singles yarn.

Herringbone Mosaic Cowl

AmyPalmer — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 22:10:55 GMT

Designer Elizabeth Elliott
Finished Size 21½" circumference and 7½" tall.
Yarn Zitron Gobi (40% merino, 30% camel, 30% alpaca; 87 yd [80 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): #7 relish (A), 2 balls; #12 vanilla (B), 1 ball. Yarn distributed by Skacel.
Needles Size 8 (5 mm): 24" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Marker (m); waste yarn; tapestry needle.
Gauge 18 sts and 29 rows = 4" in Herringbone patt.

Colorwork cowl worked in mosaic knitting. Cowl is worked in the round in a herringbone pattern.

Hidden Picture Cowl

AmyPalmer — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 22:07:27 GMT

Designer Sara Spencer
Finished Size 8" wide and 20" long.
Yarn Plymouth Yarn Baby Alpaca Grande (100% baby alpaca; 110 yd [101 m]/3½ oz [100 g]; #2691 (see Notes), 1 skein.
Needles Size 10½ (6.5 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Cable needle (cn); tapestry needle; 3 removable markers (m); six ¼" buttons.
Gauge 18 sts and 22 rows = 4" in K8, P3 rib.

Women’s cowl with owl motifs for buttonholes.

Aran Sampler Cowl

arwilliams — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 16:44:52 GMT

ARAN SAMPLER COWL
Ginevra Martin

With all the texture and technique of a traditional Aran sweater, this snuggly cowl makes a perfect gift for someone special (or yourself!). Piece is knit in the round with just two skeins of luxurious yarn.

Finished Size 24" circumference and 8" high.

Yarn Blue Sky Alpacas Suri Merino (60% baby suri, 40% merino; 164 yd [150 m m]/3½ oz [100 g]): #418 dusk, 2 skeins.

Needles Size 9 (5.5 mm): 16" and 24" circulars (cir). Size 8 (5 mm): Two double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Two cable needles (cn); stitch markers (m); tapestry needle.

Gauge 18 sts and 23 rows = 4" in St st on larger needles; 26 sts and 28 rows = 4" in Chart E patt on larger needles.

Nonesuch Cowl

arwilliams — Mon, 04 Jun 2012 21:13:58 GMT

Nonesuch Cowl
Sara Morris

Dropped yarnovers add gauzy texture to a cozy cowl. Piece is knit flat, given a half twist, and grafted for a quick knit.

FINISHED SIZE about 28¾" circumference and 11½" wide.
YARN Rowan Lima (84% baby alpaca, 8% merino wool, 8% nylon; 109 yd [100 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): #880 Andes, 3 balls. Yarn distributed by Westminster Fibers.
NEEDLES Size 10½ (6.5 mm): 24" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
NOTIONS Marker (m); waste yarn; spare cir needle size 10½ (6.5 mm) or smaller; tapestry needle; size K/10½ (6.5 mm) crochet hook.
GAUGE 18 sts and 26 rows = 4" in Garter Drop St.

Supernova Cowl

AmyPalmer — Wed, 02 May 2012 21:18:15 GMT

Designer Odessa Reichel
Size About 50" circumference and 8" high
Yarn S. Charles Tinka (100% fine merino wool; 108 yd [100 m]/50 g):
• #01 brown sugar (MC), 3 skeins
S. Charles Crystal (75% polyester, 25% cotton; 144 yd [131 m]/25 g):
• #02 starry night (CC), 2 skeins
Yarns distributed by Tahki-Stacy Charles Inc.
Gauge 12 sts and 23 rows = 4" in Lace patt on larger needles, with 1 strand of each yarn held tog
Tools
• Size 8 (5 mm): 40" circular (cir) needle
• Size 10 (6 mm): 40" cir needle
• Marker (m)
• Yarn needle

Orbs Cowl

AmyPalmer — Wed, 02 May 2012 17:32:54 GMT

Designer Robin Ulrich
Size 21½" circumference and 12" tall
Yarn Berroco Flicker (87% baby alpaca, 8% acrylic, 5% other fibers; 189 yd [175 m]/50 g):
• #3321 petipa, 2 skeins
Gauge 20 sts and 28 rnds = 4" in moonscape patt
Tools
• Size 10½ (6.5 mm): 16" circular (cir) needle
• Markers (m)
• Yarn needle

Women’s reversible cowl worked in the round with a simple lace pattern.

Inishbofin Cowl

AmyPalmer — Tue, 01 May 2012 22:25:18 GMT

Designer Heidi Todd Kozar
Size 26" circumference and 8" deep
Yarn Cascade Yarns Eco Cloud (70% merino wool, 30% baby alpaca; 164 yd [150 m]/100 g):
• #1802 ecru, 2 skeins
Gauge 26 sts and 34 rnds = 4" in Cable chart patt
Tools
• Size 8 (5 mm): 16" circular (cir) needle
• Markers (m)
• Cable needle (cn)
• Yarn needle

Women’s cabled cowl worked in the round.

Equilibrium Cowl

AmyPalmer — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 18:08:59 GMT

Designer Carolyn Kern
Size 25¼" circumference and 6½" tall
Yarn Cascade Yarns Eco Alpaca (100% undyed alpaca; 220 yd [201 m]/100 g):
• #1520 black (MC), 1 skein
• #1510 natural (CC), 1 skein
Gauge 19 sts and 23 rnds = 4" in charted patt
Tools • Size 8 (5 mm): 16" circular (cir) needle
• Marker (m)
• Yarn needle

Women’s stranded colorwork cowl worked in the round.

Kanga Hood Cowl

arwilliams — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 19:44:04 GMT

Kanga Hood Cowl
Amy Duncan

Simple convertible cowl can be a hood, cowl, or wrap with a kangaroo pocket.

Finished Size 62¾" circumference and 17½" deep at center back.
Yarn Lorna’s Laces Shepherd Worsted (100% superwash wool; 225 yd [206 m]/114 g): mother lode, 4 skeins.
Needles Size 9 (5.5 mm): 32" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); tapestry needle.
Gauge 16 sts and 27 rnds = 4" in St st.

Alameda Cowl

arwilliams — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 15:56:48 GMT

Alameda Cowl
Jocelyn J. Tunney

Tubular cowl worked in the round and on the bias, finished with button embellishment.

Size 25" long and 9" tall
Yarn O-Wool Classic Worsted (100% certified organic merino; 99 yd [90 m]/50 g):
• #4401 barn, 4 skeins
Yarn distributed by Tunney Wool Company
Gauge 14 sts and 23 rnds = 4" in St st
Tools
• Size 7 (4.5 mm): 16" circular (cir) needle
• Size 7 (4.5 mm) or smaller spare cir needle
• Markers (m)
• Waste yarn for provisional CO
• Yarn needle
• Eight ⅞" buttons