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Product Description
This pattern is a free pattern and part of a charity pattern set with matching hat and mitts. 100% of pattern set revenue will be donated to "Equality Now", an international organization fighting for legal equality for women and girls all over the globe.
The Kate Cowl is cabled, with a double rib band for extra comfort and warm neck. Small cables run up the garment in zigzag, broken by simple rib columns. There are two versions to choose from for extra warmth and recommendations for size adjustment and more snug fit. The Kate cowl is knit double stranded with one strand of a durable warm wool, and the second strand a luxurious silk mohair blend to add some luxury and sheen to your everyday wearable item. It goes perfectly with the matching Kate hat and Kate mitts.
Kate Cowl by Mrs Funny Valentine
What Is Being Made
The Kate Cowl is a knitted neck accessory inspired by the legacy of Kate Sheppard, the prominent New Zealand women's suffrage activist. This cowl pattern honors Sheppard's tireless work organizing petitions, public meetings, and political advocacy that ultimately led to women's suffrage in New Zealand. The design captures the spirit of her famous quote about the power of individual contribution: "Do not think your single vote does not matter much. The rain that refreshes the parched ground is made up of single drops."
Craft and Difficulty Level
This is a knitting pattern suitable for beginner knitters. The accessible difficulty level makes it an excellent introduction to cowl construction for those new to the craft, while the design remains interesting enough for more experienced knitters seeking a straightforward project.
Knitting Techniques and Stitches
While specific stitch details are not fully outlined in the provided pattern excerpt, the Kate Cowl employs fundamental knitting techniques appropriate for its beginner classification. The pattern construction focuses on creating a wearable cowl—a circular or tubular neck accessory that typically involves working in the round or seaming to form a continuous loop.
Yarn and Materials
This pattern is designed to work with DK weight yarn and lace weight yarn, offering flexibility in material choice. Knitters will require appropriate needles sized to their chosen yarn weight to achieve proper gauge and fabric drape. The yarn weight options allow for customization based on desired finished fabric characteristics and seasonal wearability.
Pattern Format and Availability
The Kate Cowl is available as a free downloadable PDF pattern from independent designer Mrs Funny Valentine. This pattern is part of a charity pattern set, with 100% of all pattern revenue directed to Equality Now, an organization supporting women's rights globally. The pattern is intended for personal use only and is protected under copyright by designer Miriam Walchshäusl as of 2020.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | DK, Lace |
| Featured Products: | Lamana Premia Lamana Como Tweed |
| Pages: | 14 |
| Designer: | Mrs Funny Valentine |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English, German |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
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