Branching half-twisted rib and knit-purl texture shifts combine to decorate this shaped cowl with stitchwork that conjures alpine evergreens. Columns of clustered stitches that are decreased and then restored in the same maneuver punctuate the motifs, which subtly diminish toward the top edge for a fit that’s wider at the shoulders and slightly closer about the neck.
Designed by Jared Flood
YARDAGE
- 390 yards of DK weight yarn
YARN
- 3 skeins Brooklyn Tweed Arbor (100% American Targhee wool; 145 yards/50 grams)
- Samples photographed in colors Klimt and Cobbler
Please note: the stitch patterns in this accessory are charted only.
GAUGE
- 28 stitches & 30 rounds = 4” in chart pattern with Size A needle(s)
- Measurement taken from relaxed fabric after blocking
NEEDLES
Size A (for Lower Ribbing and Main Fabric)
- One 24” circular needle in size needed to obtain chart gauge listed
- Suggested Size: 4 mm (US 6)
Size B (for Upper Ribbing)
- One 16” circular needle, two sizes smaller than Size A
- Suggested Size: 3½ mm (US 4)
FINISHED DIMENSIONS
- 28½” (72.5 cm) circumference at bottom
- 25¼” (64 cm) circumference at top
- 11½” (29 cm) height
Tutorials for all special techniques listed below are included in the pattern:
- Rib Cabled Cast On
- 1×1 Tubular Bind Off
- Kitchener Stitch (Grafting)