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Product Description
Inspired by the regency cravat style of the same name, this aristocratic little cowl adds flair to any outfit. And just like any true aristocrat it looks at home wherever it finds itself. It lends your woolly winter jumper or fleece an edgy style, or looks smart with a formal coat.
It features an interesting little looped edging to the garter stitch body and is buttoned at the back with 3 buttons so that you don't have to re-tie your artfully arranged tie.
As an added bonus, this is a super quick knit and uses very small amounts of yarn, making it ideal for stash busting and last minute gifts. My grey sample used just over 80 metres (88 yds) of New Lanark yarn.
Yarns with a majority natural fibre content are recommended for this project to faciliate the blocking of the edge loops.
This is rated as a beginner knit and is completely worked in garter stitch, but does involve some simple increasing and decreasing. A link to a short video tutorial is included to help with worki
Osbaldeston Cowl by Elizabeth Felgate
What is Being Made
The Osbaldeston cowl is a regency cravat-inspired neckwear accessory designed by Elizabeth Felgate. This aristocratic-style cowl is a versatile piece that transitions seamlessly between casual and formal settings, adding refined flair to winter jumpers, fleece layers, and formal coats alike. The design is particularly practical for crafters seeking quick projects and stash-busting opportunities, as it requires only small amounts of yarn while delivering significant style impact.
Knitting Techniques and Stitches
The Osbaldeston cowl employs fundamental knitting techniques suitable for intermediate-level knitters. The core stitches used include knit stitches, knit 2 together decreases, and yarn overs, which work together to create decorative elements throughout the design. The pattern incorporates cast-on and bind-off techniques as foundational skills. Blocking is optional but recommended, as it opens and enhances the decorative loops that edge the cowl's ties, allowing the design details to fully develop and present their intended aesthetic.
Yarn and Materials
The Osbaldeston cowl is designed to work with aran weight yarn, a medium-weight classification ideal for creating structured, durable neckwear. The sample shown in the pattern is knitted in New Lanark 100% wool aran in the Pebble colourway. The pattern notes that any aran yarn with a degree of firmness will be suitable, though yarns with a majority natural fibre content are preferred for optimal results and drape.
Needles and Notions
- Needles: 4.5mm (US Size 7) or the correct needle size to obtain proper gauge
- Gauge: 1.5 stitches per cm or 3.9 stitches per inch
- Notions: 3 buttons and a darning needle for weaving in ends
Skill Level and Project Scope
Listed as an intermediate-level project, the Osbaldeston cowl is accessible to knitters with foundational skills in basic stitches and shaping techniques. The quick-knit nature of this design, combined with its minimal yarn requirements, makes it an excellent choice for gift-giving on short timelines and for utilizing leftover yarn from larger projects.
Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Aran |
| Designer: | Elizabeth Felgate |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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