Product Description
Cloudbubble cowl - the feel of a warm cup of cocoa resting on your cheek with puffs of warm clouds around your neck. This cowl knitting pattern is a really fun project, perfect for couple of evenings in front of the fire. A super cosy neck warmer for over or under a coat and practical enough to wear all day inside when it’s chilly outside.
NotesThis cowl pattern has been technically edited, you will practise Norwegian cast on, 3 stitch decrease (cdd), stitch below, knitting in the round and elastic bind off. If you are looking for a pattern to learn new knitting skills this is perfect. Included in the pattern are videos tutorials for all the techniques above. The pattern has no seams and minimal finishing.
Suggested needlesOne set of 10mm/US 9 double-pointed needles OR 1 x one10mm/US 9 circular needle in length 24-32in/60-80cm.
The pattern was designed using a super chunky weight yarn.
Cloudbubble Cowl by Julia Adams
What Is Being Made
The Cloudbubble Cowl is a knitted neck accessory designed by Julia Adams as a beginner-friendly cowl pattern. This project is available as a downloadable PDF and comes in two sizes: an adult version and a child version. The cowl is worked in the round using super chunky yarn, making it a quick and satisfying knitting project suitable for crafters new to circular knitting.
Craft and Technique
This is a knitting project worked in the round using circular needles or double-pointed needles. The pattern features the Old Norwegian cast-on technique, with video tutorials provided in the downloadable PDF to guide you through this traditional cast-on method. The cowl is constructed using straightforward stocking stitch, which creates a smooth, classic fabric ideal for showcasing the texture and color of super chunky yarn.
Stitches Used
The Cloudbubble Cowl primarily uses stocking stitch (also called stockinette stitch), the fundamental knit stitch pattern that forms the basis of this design. The pattern is written for single-color knitting, keeping the stitch work accessible for beginners while producing an elegant finished piece.
Materials and Specifications
Yarn Weight: Super Chunky yarn
Yarn Specifications:
- Adult size: 120m (131 yards) / 150g (5.25 oz) – approximately 1.5 skeins
- Child size: 72m (79 yards) / 90g (3.2 oz) – approximately 1 skein
Recommended Yarn: Rowan Big Wool in Vintage (085), which was used to sample the pattern
Needles Required:
- 10mm / US 9 circular needles, minimum 60cm (24 inches) in length, OR
- 10mm / US 9 double-pointed needles (set)
Additional Supplies: Yarn needle for weaving in ends and stitch marker for tracking rounds
Gauge
The pattern gauge is 9 stitches x 13 rows = 10cm (4 inches) square in stocking stitch when worked on 10mm needles, or 11 stitches x 17 rows in the chunky yarn specified. Checking your gauge before beginning ensures your finished cowl will be the intended size.
Difficulty Level
This pattern is rated as beginner level, making it an excellent introduction to circular knitting and working with super chunky yarn. The straightforward stocking stitch and generous yarn weight work quickly, providing satisfying progress for newer knitters.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Super Chunky |
| Pages: | 4 |
| Designer: | Julia Adams |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Notes: | you need EITHER double pointed needles OR a circular needle |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
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