What you'll need
| One size only: | 50 cm around- 23 cm high |
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Malabrigo Worsted
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YSW021
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Manos del Uruguay Maxima Semi-Solid
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YSB013
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Product Description
This quick knit cowl or neck warmer is a great stash buster, and the soft Malabrigo Merino Worsted makes it a joy to wear beneath your coat in the cold season.
It is knit top down in the round, and in cooperates cables, knit and purl stitches as well as a purled increases.
The pattern is both written and charted, and has been tech edited by KTLV and test-knit. The sample is shown in the Velvet Grapes colorway.
Thanks to Malabrigo Yarns for letting this pattern be a part of the Malabrigo Quickies project!
MATERIALS * One skein of Malabrigo Merino Worsted (100 g/ 3.5 oz - 192 meters/210 yards) * 4.5 mm/US7 circular needle 40 cm/16 inches or size needed to meet gauge * Cable needle (optional) * Darning needle
GAUGE Lightly blocked pattern repeat (first set): 18 stitches over 9 cm/3.5 inches, 17 rows over 6 cm/2.5 inches.
MEASUREMENTS Lightly blocked finished measurements: 50 cm/20 inches circumference at the middle section and 23 cm/9 inches length
Trymheim Cowl by Ellen Torunn Kvalheim Andresen
What is Being Made
The Trymheim Cowl is a quick-knit neck warmer designed as a stash-busting project. This cowl draws inspiration from Norse mythology, specifically the goddess Skade of winter, hunting, and the mountains of Trymheim. The design features cables and stockinette sections that visually represent the winding paths of a skier descending a mountainside, combining both aesthetic appeal and practical warmth for the neck and shoulders.
Construction Method
This cowl is knit top down in the round, making it an accessible intermediate-level project. The top-down construction allows for easy customization of length and provides a straightforward approach to achieving a seamless, tubular garment. The pattern is presented in both written instructions and charted format, accommodating different knitting preferences and learning styles.
Stitches and Techniques Used
- Cable stitches – The primary decorative element, creating the visual representation of ski paths down the mountainside
- Stockinette stitch – Used in sections between cables for contrast and smooth fabric
- Knit and purl stitches – Combined throughout the pattern for texture and stitch definition
- Purled increases – A specialized increase technique that maintains the pattern's aesthetic integrity
Materials and Tools
This project requires one skein of Malabrigo Merino Worsted yarn (100 grams / 3.5 ounces, with 192 meters or 210 yards of yardage). The yarn weight is aran, a medium-weight option that works up quickly and provides excellent drape and warmth. Knitters will need a 4.5 mm (US 7) circular needle measuring 40 cm (16 inches), or a size adjusted to meet the required gauge. A cable needle is optional but recommended for managing cable crossings, and a darning needle is necessary for finishing and weaving in ends.
Gauge and Finished Dimensions
The pattern specifies a lightly blocked gauge of 18 stitches over 9 centimeters (approximately 3.5 inches) for the first pattern repeat section, ensuring consistent sizing and proper fabric drape. This intermediate-level project combines straightforward construction with decorative stitch work, making it suitable for knitters with basic cable experience.
Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Aran |
| Featured Products: | Malabrigo Worsted |
| Pages: | 5 |
| Designer: | Ellen Torunn Kvalheim Andresen |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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