Product Description
The Yeti is a creature of mystery that few have spotted. This cowl is equally mysterious when you compare thin faux fur/ fun fur yarn with the plush finished cowl.
Unlike the mystery of the Yeti this design's simplicity is quickly revealed. Take the power of fun fur to the next level by holding multiple strands together and you'll have a fluffy finished object in only one or two evenings.
Pattern Details:
Needle: Size US 15 (10mm) Circular, 24 inches
Yarn Used: Moda Dea Cheri (100% nylon, 81 yds/ 74m per 1.76 oz/ 50g skein) 3 skein/ balls. Sample uses color 9108
Yardage: 243 yds/ 222 m
Gauge: 7 sts/10 round = 4 inches in stockinette
Notions: Stitch marker, darning needle
Special Techniques: knitting in the round, knitting multiple strands at once
Final Measurements: 8 in X 30 in (20 cm X 70 cm) blocked
Yeti Cowl by Rachel Wadsley
What Is Being Made
The Yeti Cowl is a beginner-friendly knitted cowl designed by Rachel Wadsley and published by The Furry Knitter. This project transforms thin faux fur yarn into a plush, luxurious finished accessory by holding multiple strands together simultaneously. The cowl measures 8 inches by 30 inches when blocked, making it a versatile neckwear piece that can be completed in just one or two evenings of knitting.
Craft and Techniques
This is a knitting project suitable for beginners. The design showcases the power of working with multiple yarn strands held together at once, which creates dramatic visual and textural results despite the simplicity of the construction. The primary technique used is knitting in the round, which eliminates the need for seaming and creates a seamless, tubular fabric ideal for cowl construction.
Stitches and Construction
The Yeti Cowl is worked in stockinette stitch, the most fundamental knit stitch pattern. This classic stitch creates a smooth, refined surface that allows the texture of the faux fur yarn to take center stage. The pattern uses basic abbreviations including CO (cast on) and BO (bind off), keeping the instructions accessible for knitters new to the craft.
Materials and Specifications
- Yarn: Moda Dea Cheri (100% nylon), requiring 3 skeins totaling 243 yards (222 meters). The sample shown uses color 9108.
- Needles: US Size 15 (10mm) circular needle, 24 inches in length
- Notions: Stitch marker for tracking rounds and a darning needle for finishing
- Gauge: 7 stitches and 10 rounds measure 4 inches in stockinette stitch
- Yarn Weight: Chunky weight yarn, which contributes to the quick completion time
Design Philosophy
The Yeti Cowl embraces a playful contradiction: the design itself is straightforward and quick to execute, yet the finished object appears mysterious and complex due to the visual impact of holding multiple strands of faux fur yarn together. This project demonstrates how yarn choice and construction technique can elevate a simple stitch pattern into something visually striking and luxurious.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Chunky |
| Pages: | 0 |
| Designer: | Rachel Wadsley |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
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