What you'll need
| One size only: | Circumference at top: 24'' / 60 cm |
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YML006
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2 |
Product Description
Heinä is a light and mellow little cowl project. It uses a linen blend in two colors and plays with stripes and different lace patterns.
Size One size.
Finished measurementsCircumference at bottom: 28.75'' / 71.5 cm
Circumference at top: 24'' / 60 cm
Height: 18.5'' / 45.5 cm
Yarn Nurja llinen mix (50 % baby alpaca, 25% linen, 25% silk, 400 m/100 g), or other fingering weight yarn. Shown in yarn kit 'Kukka': Cream (C1) and Peach (C2).
1 skein of each color.
Yardage 220 yards / 200 m of each color.
Needles US 3 (3.0 mm) - 16’’/40 cm long circular needles. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the right gauge.
Gauge 24 sts x 38 rnds = 4x4’’ / 10x10 cm in stockinette stitch, worked in the round (after blocking).
Other Stitch marker, tapestry needle.
Heinä Cowl by Anna Johanna
What Is Being Made
Heinä is a fun and light-hearted knitted cowl designed as a summery accessory. This one-size cowl features a relaxed, wearable construction ideal for warm-weather layering. The finished cowl measures 24 inches in circumference, 18.5 inches in height, and 28.75 inches when laid flat, making it a versatile neckwear piece suitable for various styling options.
Craft and Technique
This is an intermediate-level knitting project worked in the round using circular needles. The construction method involves working stockinette stitch in the round, which creates a smooth, classic fabric. The pattern incorporates color work, featuring two coordinating colorways worked together to create visual interest. Blocking is recommended after completion to achieve the specified gauge and finished dimensions.
Stitches Used
- Stockinette stitch – the primary stitch worked in the round to create the smooth fabric base
- Color work techniques for incorporating the two-color design
- Cable needle techniques (referenced in the materials list for potential cable or textured elements)
Materials and Specifications
Yarn: The pattern calls for Nurja linen mix yarn or other fingering weight alternatives. The recommended yarn composition is 50% baby alpaca, 25% linen, and 25% silk, providing a breathable, lightweight blend ideal for summer wear. Total yardage required is 220 yards (200 meters) each of two colors, using 1 skein of each. The sample shown features the Kukka colorway in natural white (C1) and peach (C2).
Needles: US 2½ (3.0 mm) circular needles, 16 inches (40 cm) long. Needle size may be adjusted as needed to achieve proper gauge.
Gauge: 24 stitches by 38 rounds over 4 inches by 4 inches (10 by 10 centimeters) in stockinette stitch, worked in the round after blocking.
Additional Tools: Stitch marker, cable needle, and tapestry needle for finishing.
Difficulty Level
Rated as intermediate, this project is suitable for knitters with foundational skills in circular knitting and color work. The straightforward stockinette construction combined with two-color patterning makes it an accessible intermediate challenge.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | 4 Ply |
| Pages: | 12 |
| Designer: | Anna Johanna |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English, Finnish |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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