Blue Loop in Schachenmayr Bravo Big Wool - Downloadable PDF

Blue Loop Cowl in Schachenmayr Bravo Big Wool

What is Being Made

The Blue Loop is a knitted cowl designed to be worn as a neck accessory. This downloadable PDF pattern creates a finished cowl measuring approximately 60 cm in circumference and 30 cm in width, making it a substantial and versatile piece suitable for layering or wearing as a statement accessory.

Knitting Techniques Used

This pattern employs several intermediate knitting techniques to create visual interest and texture. The primary construction method involves circular knitting in the round, which eliminates the need for seaming and creates a seamless, professional finish. The pattern incorporates yarn overs (Umschlag) to create decorative openwork elements, and slipped stitches (Maschen abheben) that are worked with the yarn held in a specific position to create elongated loops and dimensional effects. The combination of these techniques produces the characteristic textured appearance that gives the Blue Loop its distinctive look.

Stitches and Stitch Pattern

The cowl is constructed using a repeating 7-row foundation pattern (Grundmuster) that forms the basis of the entire design:

• Rows 1-2: Purl stitches worked in the round create a smooth, recessed base
• Row 3: Knit stitches across all stitches
• Row 4: A pattern repeat of knit stitches alternating with yarn overs, creating the openwork structure, combined with purl stitches for contrast and shaping
• Rows 5-7: Slipped stitches worked with the yarn held behind the work, creating elongated loops and texture, alternating with purl stitches

The stitch pattern is designed to work with stitch counts divisible by 6, ensuring the pattern repeats evenly around the circular construction. After completing approximately 27 centimeters (39 rounds) from the cast-on edge, the pattern concludes with one final knit round and two purl rounds before binding off all stitches.

Materials and Tools

This pattern calls for 200 grams of Schachenmayr Bravo Big Wool yarn in Jeans colorway (color number 00551), a medium-weight wool yarn that provides excellent stitch definition and drape. The yarn is worked on a Milward circular needle size 10 (6 mm) measuring 40 centimeters in length, which is the appropriate needle size for this yarn weight and creates the proper gauge for the finished dimensions. After completing the knitting, yarn ends are woven in to finish the piece professionally.