| One size only: | 28" around- 9" from top to bottom |
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YRE025_9520
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Bernat Satin - Stone
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This reversible cowl is knit in the round in two pieces and then knit together to create a double-thick fabric that gives you extra warmth and wind protection, trapping warmed air in between its layers. The cowl was designed to keep its shape and stay in place where it should be: right around your neck.
Houndstooth is such a classic design motif, and I wanted this cowl to highlight a large and a small repeat, both of which look so incredible from a distance. The knit and purl edge at top and bottom finish the piece off elegantly, mimicking a beaded edge.
The pattern is one size and requires a 4 mm circular needle (74 cm), as well as two to three skeins of yarn in two contrasting colours. To make this pattern, you should know how to do stranded colorwork and how to knit in the round.
The Reversible Houndstooth Cowl is a double-layered neck accessory designed to provide exceptional warmth and wind protection. This cowl features a finished circumference of 28 inches and measures 9 inches from top to bottom. The reversible construction allows you to wear either side outward, making it a versatile addition to any wardrobe. The design traps warmed air between its two layers, creating a thermal barrier that keeps your neck comfortable in cold weather.
This cowl is created using a distinctive two-piece construction method. Each piece is knit separately in the round, and then the two pieces are knit together to form the final double-thick fabric. This technique is what gives the cowl its reversible quality and superior insulating properties. The knit and purl edge finishing at the top and bottom of the cowl mimics a beaded edge, adding an elegant detail that frames the piece beautifully.
The cowl showcases the classic houndstooth pattern, a timeless design motif that features both a large repeat and a small repeat. This dual-scale approach creates visual interest and allows the pattern to look striking from a distance. The houndstooth pattern is created using knit and purl stitches in alternating sequences, following charted instructions. The pattern repeats are worked throughout the circular knitting to create the distinctive checked appearance that defines this design.
This project is rated as intermediate difficulty. Knitters should be comfortable with circular knitting techniques, reading knit and purl charts, and managing stitch counts across multiple rounds. The two-piece construction and charted pattern work require attention to detail and familiarity with standard knitting abbreviations and techniques.
```| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Aran |
| Pages: | 1 |
| Designer: | Kraftling |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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Very well explained pattern. Works better with a 24-inch (60 cm) circular needle. Very warm cowl since it is double. Useful to have more than just one, made in different colors. Also a very good gift idea !!
