Prickles Cowl & Mitts

Prickles Cowl & Mitts by Åsa Tricosa

What is Being Made

Prickles is a coordinated cowl and mittens set designed as a quick-knit project. The collection includes a textured cowl available in small and large sizes, paired with fitted mitts. The design is notable for its efficiency—one skein of sock yarn or DK yarn is sufficient to complete the entire set, making it an accessible project for stash-busting and gift-making.

Design Overview

The Prickles set features a squishy, textured construction that creates visual interest and tactile appeal. The cowl and mitts are designed to coordinate as a matching set, with the cowl providing warmth around the neck and the mitts offering hand coverage. The small cowl has a bottom circumference of approximately 65 cm (26 in) with a length of 25 cm (10 in), while the large cowl measures approximately 90 cm (35 in) circumference and 28 cm (11 in) in length. The mitts are sized to fit circumferences of 15–19 cm (6–7½ in) with a length of 20–22 cm (8–8¾ in).

Knitting Techniques and Stitches

This advanced-level knitting project employs textured stitch patterns to create the characteristic squishy, dimensional fabric. The pattern utilizes both main color (MC) and contrasting color (CC) yarns, allowing for colorwork options. The construction method enables the cowl and mitts to knit up quickly despite their textured appearance, making this an efficient project for experienced knitters.

Yarn Requirements and Materials

Yarn Weight Options: The pattern is designed for both 4-ply and DK (8-ply) weight yarns, offering flexibility based on available materials and desired fabric weight.

Yardage Requirements:

• Small cowl: 150–200 m (4-ply) or 200–230 m (DK)
• Large cowl: Requires a full skein of DK yarn
• Mitts: 150–200 yds (4-ply) or 130–140 m (DK); approximately half a skein of sock yarn

Recommended Yarns: The pattern specifies Fyberspates Vivacious DK in Lavender (MC) and Peacock (CC), Madelinetosh Merino DK in Tern, and Wollmeise Pure 4-ply in superwash merino. Alternative yarn suggestions include Araucania Ranco Solid, Cephalopod Skinny Bugga!, Malabrigo Rios, and Posh Yarn Martha Sock/Elinor DK, providing options for knitters with different yarn preferences and stash contents.

Fiber Content: The featured yarns are primarily superwash merino and merino blends, offering softness, breathability, and easy care for finished garments intended for regular wear.

Skill Level

Prickles is classified as an advanced knitting project, suitable for experienced knitters comfortable with textured stitch patterns and color work techniques.