What you'll need
| Size: | Child | Small Adult | Medium Adult | Large Adult |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bottom Circumference, in: | 20 | 23.25 | 26.75 | 30 |
| Bottom Circumference, cm: | 51 | 59.5 | 67.5 | 76 |
| Top Circumference, in: | 17.75 | 21 | 24.5 | 27.75 |
| Top Circumference, cm: | 45 | 53.5 | 62 | 70.5 |
| Cowl Length, in: | 9.75 | 12.25 | 14.75 | 17.25 |
| Cowl Length, cm: | 25 | 31 | 37.5 | 44 |
Birch Hollow Fibers Phillis DK -
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2 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
Product Description
The On the Road Again Cowl is a quick and simple knit using DK weight yarn. It highlights a stranded colorwork motif designed to resemble an endless road wrapping the circumference of the hat. However, most of the pattern is worked with only one strand of yarn.
The knit is simple, easy to follow, and a bit addicting. It’s the perfect knit for the evenings when you’d like something more engaging than plain stockinette, but you don’t feel like working anything that requires much brain power.
This cowl is a simple design that provides a fun opportunity to play with contrasting colors. The top of the cowl is slightly narrower than the bottom, which helps the cowl lay nicely around the neck and makes it feel a bit cozier. It makes for a great knit for yourself or as a gift. This pattern is worked bottom up in the round. Learn more about the design inspiration, knitting experience, and wearing experience on the Snickerdoodle Knits website.
You can knit both the hat and cowl with just 2 skeins.
On the Road Again Cowl by Snickerdoodle Knits
Project Overview
The On the Road Again Cowl is a knitted cowl designed by Snickerdoodle Knits as a sequel to their Home Collection patterns. This intermediate-level project celebrates the traveling lifestyle with a design inspired by the open road. The cowl features solid exterior lines and a dashed interior line, creating a visual narrative of movement and journey through its colorwork design.
Design Inspiration and Concept
Created specifically for those who embrace a traveling lifestyle and find home in the road or sky, the On the Road Again Cowl transforms the concept of home into wearable art. The pattern's design elements—solid exterior lines paired with dashed interior lines—evoke the imagery of highway markings and travel routes, making it both a functional accessory and a meaningful statement piece for wanderers and adventurers.
Knitting Techniques
This pattern employs colorwork knitting as its primary technique, allowing crafters to explore contrasting color combinations. The colorwork is intentionally designed to be fun and simple, making it accessible to intermediate knitters while remaining engaging throughout the project. This approach ensures a quick knit without sacrificing visual interest or design complexity.
Stitches and Construction
The pattern utilizes standard knitting stitches combined with colorwork techniques to achieve the road-inspired design. The charted instructions provide a visual guide for color placement and stitch work, while written instructions offer an alternative approach for those who prefer text-based guidance.
Yarn and Materials
- Yarn Weight: DK weight yarn is used for this project, providing a lightweight fabric ideal for a cowl that drapes comfortably around the neck
- Needles: Knitting needles appropriate for DK weight yarn (specific needle size and type detailed in the full pattern instructions)
- Color Options: The pattern encourages experimentation with contrasting colors, allowing makers to personalize their cowl with color combinations that speak to their individual style
Pattern Format and Instructions
The On the Road Again Cowl pattern is provided in a downloadable PDF format that includes comprehensive instructions presented in two complementary ways. Written instructions are available on pages 4-5 for those who prefer step-by-step text guidance, while charted instructions appear on pages 6-7 for visual learners who work best with stitch charts. This dual-format approach ensures accessibility for different knitting styles and preferences.
Skill Level
Rated as an intermediate project, the On the Road Again Cowl is suitable for knitters with foundational skills who are ready to expand their abilities. The colorwork technique provides an engaging challenge without overwhelming newer intermediate knitters, making it an excellent project for building confidence with multi-color knitting techniques.
Designer Support
Snickerdoodle Knits welcomes makers to share their finished projects on Instagram @snickerdoodleknits using the hashtags #SnickerdoodleKnitsDesigns and #OnTheRoadAgainCowl. For pattern support and questions, crafters can contact designer Jessica at jessica@snickerdoodleknits.com.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | DK | Light Worsted |
| Pages: | 7 |
| Designer: | Snickerdoodle Knits |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Notes: | Stitch marker is optional. You may use either double pointed needles or circular needles for working in the round. |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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