Product Description
Move over potato waffles – yarn waffles are incoming! Inspired by the nostalgia of a tea time favourite, this cosy, textured cowl knit with DK yarn is sure to keep you warm and toasty.
The design is great for beginners as it uses just knit, purl, yo and k2tog stitches - and there is a video tutorial provided for working the ‘yo, k2tog’ stitches.
The cowl is knit in the round, with 4 row repeats so it makes it ideal for social or TV knitting too.
You can choose whichever size will make the most of any DK yarn that you have – the smallest size uses 63g / 2.2oz, 155 yds / 142 metres of DK yarn and the largest, double loop version uses 210 grams / 7.4oz, 517 yds / 473 metres, There are also a choice of sizes for a single skein of 100g / 3.5oz, 246 yds / 225m DK yarn.
Waffly Versatile Cowl by Jem Arrowsmith
What is Being Made
The Waffly Versatile Cowl is a textured, cosy cowl designed by Jem Arrowsmith and inspired by the nostalgia of potato waffles as a tea time favourite. This knitted cowl is intended to provide warmth during cooler seasons and features a distinctive waffle-like texture created through strategic stitch placement.
Knitting Techniques
This cowl is knit in the round, making it ideal for continuous circular knitting. The pattern features 4 row repeats, which makes it particularly suitable for social knitting or TV knitting where you can easily track your progress without complex pattern changes. A video tutorial is provided to guide knitters through the yarn over and knit two together decreases, which are the most technically demanding elements of this beginner-friendly design.
Stitches Used
- Knit stitch
- Purl stitch
- Yarn over (yo)
- Knit two together (k2tog)
Materials and Yarn Weight
The Waffly Versatile Cowl is worked in DK weight yarn. The pattern offers exceptional versatility with 16 different size options, allowing you to customize both circumference and length to suit your preferences and available yarn quantities.
Yarn requirements vary significantly based on size selection. The smallest size requires 63g / 2.2oz and 155 yards / 142 metres of DK yarn, while the largest double loop version uses 210 grams / 7.4oz and 517 yards / 473 metres. The pattern also includes dedicated size options designed specifically for a single skein of 100g / 3.5oz DK yarn containing 246 yards / 225 metres, making this pattern economical for stash use.
Difficulty Level
This pattern is rated as beginner level, making it an excellent choice for knitters new to cowl construction or those looking to develop their skills with basic stitches and simple stitch combinations.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | DK |
| Pages: | 3 |
| Designer: | Jem Arrowsmith |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
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