What you'll need
| One size only: | 15 in in circumference |
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YBC025_9184
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1 |
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Lana Grossa Feltro Spectra - 804
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2 |
Product Description
This handspun cowl is inspired by the glorious colors of New England's woods in the fall, and will work up super quickly in any bulky yarn you might like to use. The pattern includes instructions for spinning a 3-ply bulky weight yarn for your cowl, or you can substitute with commercial bulky weight yarn. Final size of the cowl as written is approximately 15 in in circumference (unstretched), and 13 inches wide, but you can continue working the pattern until you run out of yarn, making a cowl of any desired size. Originally designed for bulky weight handspun, the pattern includes spinning instructions as well as the knitting pattern, which includes written and charted stitch pattern diirections.
Skills needed: provisional casting on, knitting, purling, increasing, decreasing, and grafting. Gauge: 15 sts/20 rows over 4 in/10 cm in pattern.
Leaf Peeper Cowl by Rachel Brown
What is Being Made
The Leaf Peeper Cowl is a knitted cowl inspired by the vibrant autumn foliage of New England. This neck accessory celebrates the spectacular fall colors characteristic of Northeastern North America, particularly the landscapes of Vermont and Massachusetts. The cowl is designed to work up quickly, making it an efficient project for knitters seeking a fast, wearable finished piece.
Techniques and Construction
This knitting project incorporates yarn spinning as an optional technique. The pattern provides detailed instructions for spinning a 3-ply bulky weight yarn specifically for use in this cowl. However, the design is flexible and accommodates knitters of varying skill levels by allowing substitution with commercially available bulky weight yarn. This dual approach makes the project accessible whether you choose to spin your own yarn or use ready-made options.
Yarn and Materials
The Leaf Peeper Cowl is worked in chunky (bulky) weight yarn. The pattern's original yarn is a handspun 3-ply bulky weight construction. Knitters have the option to either follow the spinning instructions included in the pattern to create their own yarn, or substitute with any commercial bulky weight yarn of their choice. The bulky yarn weight ensures the cowl knits up quickly while creating a substantial, cozy finished garment.
Difficulty Level
This pattern is rated as intermediate difficulty. The intermediate classification reflects the inclusion of spinning instructions for those who wish to create their own yarn, combined with the cowl knitting construction itself. Knitters comfortable with basic techniques but seeking to expand their skills will find this project appropriately challenging without being overwhelming.
Design Inspiration
Designer Rachel Brown drew inspiration from her New England upbringing and the region's renowned autumn landscape transformations. The cowl's color palette and design celebrate the "glorious colors of New England's woods in the fall," capturing the essence of the season that attracts visitors known as Leaf Peepers to rural areas throughout the Northeast.
Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Chunky |
| Pages: | 5 |
| Designer: | Rachel Brown |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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