What you'll need
| One size only: | Circumference: 66cm / 12in. 26in Height: 30.5cm / |
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Nako Estiva -
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Product Description
It is springtime, the winter snow has finally melted and the sun has broken through the clouds.
You are out in the fresh air, taking a walk through an orchard and soaking up the peace and quiet. All you can hear are the birds tweeting.
To your left and to your right are rows of trees, in neat straight lines. There is a grassy path between the trees.
You look up. The branches are full of blossom flowers in so many shades of white and pink. It is such a pretty sight!
This orchard was the inspiration for this cowl.
The stitch pattern reminded me straight away of looking up at the flower filled branches. The little stripes of stockinette became the pathways between the trees.
Join me for a little orchard walk as you knit this cowl!
This is a lightweight cowl, perfect for wearing throughout the year. It is cast on and knit in the round. It features ribbing and simple lacework. There are written and charted instructions, as well as a progress tracker included within the pattern.
Blossom Cowl by Hannah Visan
Project Overview
The Blossom Cowl is an advanced-level knitting pattern inspired by a peaceful springtime walk through a blossoming orchard. Designer Hannah Visan created this cowl to capture the visual experience of looking upward at flower-filled tree branches in shades of white and pink. The pattern uses stitch work to evoke the natural imagery of an orchard landscape, with structured elements representing both the delicate blossoms and the grassy pathways between trees.
What Is Being Made
This pattern produces a cowl—a circular neckwear accessory that can be worn draped around the neck or shoulders. The cowl design allows for versatile styling and provides warmth while maintaining a lightweight, breathable quality suitable for transitional seasons.
Knitting Techniques and Stitch Work
The Blossom Cowl features a sophisticated stitch pattern that forms the visual centerpiece of the design. The pattern incorporates stockinette stitch worked in deliberate stripes that function as design elements, mimicking the grassy pathways visible when looking up through an orchard. These striped sections of stockinette contrast with the more textured stitch pattern that represents the flower-filled branches. The combination of these techniques creates depth and visual interest while maintaining structural integrity throughout the circular cowl.
This is an advanced-level pattern, indicating that knitters should have solid foundational skills and comfort with reading complex stitch patterns and managing shaping or intricate stitch sequences.
Yarn and Materials
The pattern calls for Nako Estiva yarn in a 4 ply (Fingering weight) classification. This yarn is composed of 50% cotton and 50% bamboo, creating a blend that offers breathability and drape—ideal qualities for a spring-inspired cowl. The recommended yardage is 375 meters (410 yards), with a total weight of 100 grams (3.52 ounces). The specified colorway is 10215. Knitters will need needles appropriate for 4 ply yarn, typically in the range of US 1–3 (2.25–3.25 mm), though specific needle requirements should be confirmed in the full pattern details.
Design Inspiration and Aesthetic
The Blossom Cowl draws its design philosophy from nature and seasonal imagery. The pattern narrative invites knitters to imagine themselves on a peaceful orchard walk during springtime, with the stitch pattern serving as a visual representation of this experience. The interplay between textured stitches and stockinette stripes creates a landscape-like appearance that celebrates the beauty of blossoms and natural pathways.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | 4 Ply |
| Pages: | 14 |
| Designer: | Hannah Visan |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Advanced |
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