Kenwyn Cowl

Kenwyn Cowl by Fyberspates

What is Being Made

The Kenwyn is a coordinating set consisting of a hat and cowl designed by Rachel Coopey. This intermediate-level knitting project features squishy aran-weight yarn crafted into beautiful lace and cable patterns, offering maximum style and coziness. The set is ideal for those seeking a cohesive accessory pairing with sophisticated stitch work.

Hat Specifications

• Circumference: 51cm [20in]
• Depth: 23.5cm [9.25in]
• Fits head circumference up to 56cm [22in]

Cowl Specifications

• Circumference: 71cm [28in]
• Depth: 24.5cm [9.75in]

Techniques Used

This pattern employs cable knitting as a primary design element, with cables worked repeatedly across each round. The design incorporates lace work alongside cable motifs to create visual interest and texture. The pattern utilizes chart-based construction, with each chart worked a total of five times across each round of the hat and seven times across each round of the cowl. Knitters will work in the round using circular needles or double-pointed needles.

Stitches Used

• C6F (Cable 6 Front): Slip next 3 stitches to cable needle and place at front of work, knit 3, then knit 3 from cable needle
• C6B (Cable 6 Back): Slip next 3 stitches to cable needle and place at back of work, knit 3, then knit 3 from cable needle
• CDD (Centered Double Decrease): Slip 2 stitches together knit-wise, knit 1, pass 2 slipped stitches over
• K2tog: Knit the next two stitches together
• Knit (K): Basic knit stitch
• Ribbing: Rib chart with multiple of 18 stitches

Materials

This pattern calls for Fyberspates Scrumptious Aran yarn, an aran-weight yarn composed of 45% silk and 55% merino wool. Each skein provides 165 meters of yardage and weighs 100 grams. The combination of silk and merino creates a luxurious, squishy fabric with excellent drape and warmth. Knitters will need circular needles or double-pointed needles appropriate for aran-weight yarn, along with a cable needle for executing the cable stitches throughout the pattern.

Difficulty Level

Rated as intermediate, the Kenwyn pattern is suitable for knitters with foundational skills who are comfortable working cables and reading charts. The combination of cable work, lace decreases, and circular knitting makes this an excellent project for developing intermediate-level techniques.