Product Description
Pattern available in both English and German
Take campfire warmth with you wherever you go with this easy to make cowl.
Cowl can be worn wrapped twice or simply folded and tucked in. The look of embers as well as the texture is achieved through a simple drop stitch pattern which makes it possible to get dramatic results with little effort, as you are using only one color per round!
Mit den kühleren Herbsttagen kommt das ideale Wetter für Lagerfeuer. Die glühenden Kohlen (Glowing Embers) sind in diesem Halswärmer durch ein einfaches Stichmuster dargestellt, wobei immer nur eine Farbe pro Runde gebraucht wird. Das Muster ist daher schnell gemeistert und kann auch schon von neueren Strickerinnen erfolgreich gewagt werden. Der Cowl kann doppelt oder einfach getragen werden, je nach Lust und Laune oder dem Wärmebedüftnis.
Glowing Embers Cowl by OwlCat Designs
Project Overview
Glowing Embers is an intermediate-level knitted cowl designed by OwlCat Designs that captures the warm aesthetic of a campfire through clever use of color and texture. This downloadable PDF pattern creates a versatile accessory that can be worn wrapped twice around the neck or simply folded and tucked in for a comfortable fit. The finished cowl measures 44 inches (112 cm) in circumference and stands 7 inches (18 cm) high, making it an ideal layering piece for cooler weather.
What Is Being Made
The Glowing Embers cowl is a circular knitted neckwarmer that combines two contrasting colors to create a visually striking ember-like appearance. The design allows for styling flexibility, as the generous circumference accommodates multiple wearing options depending on personal preference and desired warmth level.
Techniques and Stitches Used
The pattern employs a drop stitch technique as its primary design element. This straightforward method creates dramatic visual and textural results while remaining accessible to knitters with intermediate skills. The drop stitch pattern is worked in the round using only one color per round, which simplifies the knitting process and eliminates the need for complex colorwork techniques. This approach allows newer knitters to achieve professional-looking results without managing multiple yarn colors simultaneously within a single round.
Materials Required
Yarn: The pattern calls for Mountain Meadow Wool 'Laramie' yarn, which is composed of 100% Mountain Merino fiber. Two skeins are needed—one skein each of color A (Charcoal) and color B (Fire). Each skein contains 196 yards (179 meters) and weighs 3.5 ounces (100 grams). Alternatively, any worsted weight yarn in two colors may be substituted, requiring approximately 143 yards (130 meters) of color A and 134 yards (123 meters) of color B.
Needles: US Size 7 (4.5 mm) circular needles measuring 32 inches in length, or needles in the appropriate size to achieve the specified gauge.
Notions: One stitch marker is required to track the beginning of rounds.
Gauge and Specifications
The pattern is worked to a gauge of 16 stitches and 30 rounds measuring 4 inches (10 centimeters) when worked in the Embers pattern on US Size 7 (4.5 mm) needles. Achieving proper gauge is essential for obtaining the correct finished dimensions.
Skill Level and Construction
Rated as an intermediate project, the Glowing Embers cowl is described as easy to master even for newer knitters. The straightforward drop stitch pattern and single-color-per-round construction method make this an excellent choice for knitters looking to expand their skills beyond basic stockinette stitch while avoiding the complexity of traditional two-color stranded colorwork. The pattern is worked in the round on circular needles, a technique that many intermediate knitters are comfortable with.
Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Pages: | 4 |
| Designer: | OwlCat Designs |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English, German |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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