Product Description
The Callaghan Cowl is the perfect accessory for transitioning between seasons. The elegant yet uncomplicated colourwork is suitable for all genders and as a first colourwork project but interesting enough for those more experienced with stranded knitting.
The cowl pattern was written for Yama Fibre Arts Merino Linen Singles, a lovely fingering weight drapey yarn with a rustic texture which gives a soft, blended look to the colour and is a great weight for spring or autumn.
Yardage: MC: 236 yds CC: 158 yds
Experiment with yarn pairings for a high contrast, low contrast, or anything in between! There are some beautiful versions of the cowl in the Ravelry projects.
Callaghan Cowl by Kim Firth
What is Being Made
The Callaghan Cowl is a stranded colourwork cowl designed by Kim Firth and published by High Fibre Shop. This is a neck accessory featuring two-color patterning created through the stranded colourwork technique. The finished cowl measures approximately 25 inches (63.5 centimeters) in circumference and 13.5 inches (34.5 centimeters) in height as written, though the height is easily adjustable by adding or removing stripes at the beginning and end of the chart. The cowl features ribbed edges that frame the colorwork design.
Techniques Used
This pattern employs stranded colourwork, a classic knitting technique where two colors of yarn are carried across the back of the work and picked up as needed to create a two-color pattern on the front. The cowl incorporates ribbing at the edges to create definition and help the fabric hold its shape around the neck. The adjustable height feature allows knitters to customize the finished dimensions by simply adding or removing pattern repeats from the charted design, making this an adaptable project for different preferences and yarn availability.
Stitches Used
While specific stitch abbreviations are not detailed in the available pattern excerpt, the construction combines ribbed stitches for the edging with stockinette stitch in the main body to showcase the stranded colourwork pattern. The ribbed edges provide elasticity and a finished appearance, while the stockinette base allows the two-color pattern to display clearly.
Materials
Yarn: The pattern calls for fingering weight yarn in two colors. The suggested yarn is Yama Fibre Art Merino Linen Singles, a blend of 90% superwash merino and 10% linen, which offers durability and a subtle sheen. The main color (MC) is Espresso, requiring 60 grams or 236 yards. The contrast color (CC) is Champagne Blush, requiring 40 grams or 158 yards. Total yardage needed is approximately 394 yards.
Needles: The pattern recommends US 3 (3.25mm) circular needles measuring 16 to 20 inches (40 to 60 centimeters) for the ribbed sections, and US 4 (3.5mm) circular needles of the same length for the main colourwork sections. Needle size should be adjusted as necessary to achieve the correct gauge for your specific yarn.
Difficulty Level
This pattern is rated as beginner friendly, making it an excellent introduction to stranded colourwork techniques. The adjustable height feature and straightforward construction make it accessible to newer knitters while still offering the satisfaction of working with color patterns.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | 3 Ply, 4 Ply, Sport |
| Pages: | 3 |
| Designer: | High Fibre Shop |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
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