Wright

Wright Cowl by Beth Kling

What Is Being Made

The Wright is an advanced-level knitted cowl designed by Beth Kling. This finished piece measures 45 inches in circumference and 10.5 inches wide, making it a substantial neckwear accessory suitable for layering or wearing as a statement piece. The cowl is worked flat and unblocked, allowing for a natural drape and finished texture.

Craft and Technique Overview

This is a knitting project that employs advanced techniques and shaping methods. The pattern utilizes a specialized cast-on method and incorporates several intermediate-to-advanced decreasing techniques that require precision and understanding of stitch manipulation. The use of circular needles and specific stitch decreases indicates a garment with intentional shaping and structure.

Stitches and Decreasing Techniques Used

The Wright pattern incorporates multiple decrease methods essential to advanced knitting:

• k2tog (knit 2 together) — a right-leaning decrease
• k2tog tbl (knit 2 together through the back loop) — a left-leaning decrease
• ssk (slip, slip, knit) — another left-leaning decrease created by slipping two stitches knitwise one at a time, then knitting them together
• s2, k1, psso (slip 2 together as if to knit, knit 1, pass slipped stitches over) — a centered double decrease that removes two stitches in a balanced manner

The pattern also uses an i-cord cast-on, a decorative and elastic cast-on method that begins with a 3-stitch i-cord before expanding to the full stitch count of 222 stitches. This cast-on method adds both visual interest and flexibility to the edge.

Materials and Yarn Specifications

The Wright cowl is designed to be worked with fingering-weight yarn in a 4-ply construction. The pattern calls for 1 skein of The Plucky Knitter Primo Fingering in the colorway Barely Birch. Needles required include one pair of US 5 (3.75mm) circular needles measuring at least 24 inches in length. Additional materials include a stitch marker for tracking pattern repeats and a tapestry needle for weaving in ends.

Gauge and Construction Details

The gauge is established at 6.5 stitches and 8 rows per inch when worked in stockinette stitch, knit flat and unblocked. This gauge measurement is essential for achieving the finished measurements and ensuring proper fit. The pattern begins with a cast-on of 222 stitches using the i-cord cast-on method, providing a secure and decorative foundation for the cowl.