Product Description
spore print
a cowl, from Field Journal by Meghan Jackson in collaboration with the Malabrigo Freelance Pattern Project.
A mushroom cap knit with the simplest of stitches and shaping makes a striking wear anywhere cowl.
Materials US #5 (3.75 mm) circular needles, 24“ long, or size needed for gauge Malabrigo Arroyo (100% superwash merino; 335yds/306m, 100g/3.5oz skein), colour Terracotta; 2 skeins stitch marker
Gauge 16 sts and 32 rounds in 4” (10cm) square in broken rib after blocking
Size customizable, sample shown is approximately 42” (106.5 cm) in circumference at widest point and 14” (35.5 cm) deep
Pattern Notes Yardage requirements and the size of the project may vary with yarn substitutions or gauge changes. Size may also vary with how severely project is blocked.
Spore Print Cowl by Meghan Jackson
Project Overview
Spore Print is an advanced knitting cowl pattern designed by Meghan Jackson that transforms a simple mushroom cap concept into a striking, wearable accessory. This downloadable PDF pattern creates a cowl that can be worn in multiple ways, showcasing elegant shaping achieved through fundamental knitting techniques. The sample garment measures approximately 42 inches (106.5 cm) in circumference at its widest point and 14 inches (35.5 cm) in depth, though the pattern is customizable to fit individual preferences.
Construction and Techniques
The cowl is constructed using circular needles worked in the round, allowing for seamless construction. Despite being classified as an advanced project, the pattern employs the simplest of stitches combined with strategic shaping to create visual interest and the distinctive mushroom cap silhouette. The primary stitch pattern used is broken rib, which provides texture and structure while remaining accessible to experienced knitters. Shaping is achieved through thoughtful decreases and increases that form the cowl's sculptural quality without requiring complex stitch techniques.
Materials and Specifications
The pattern calls for US #5 (3.75 mm) circular needles measuring 24 inches long, or the appropriate size needed to achieve proper gauge. The recommended yarn is Malabrigo Arroyo in the colorway Volcan, a 100% superwash merino with yardage of 335 yards (306 meters) per 100-gram skein. The sample project requires 2 skeins of yarn. A stitch marker is needed to track rounds during construction.
Gauge and Sizing
The pattern specifies a gauge of 16 stitches and 32 rounds in a 4-inch (10 cm) square in broken rib after blocking. While gauge is noted as not critical to the project's success, variations in gauge or yarn substitutions will affect both yardage requirements and the final size of the cowl. The finished dimensions are also influenced by blocking severity, offering additional customization options for the finished piece.
Pattern Format
Spore Print is available as a downloadable PDF pattern from designer Meghan Jackson. The pattern document includes standard knitting abbreviations, with pattern notes clarifying the flexibility of the design regarding gauge and sizing adjustments.
Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Designer: | Meghan Jackson |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Advanced |
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