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Barnwood
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Madelinetosh Tosh DK
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Product Description
New England pastoral takes on high luxury MCN in this soothing and quick cowl. Barnwood creates a surprising contrast between a rustic stitch pattern and the most decadent of handdyes.
Errata: for the size small cowl to achieve proper shape, work the same amount of ribbed selvedge sts as the size large. Your CO number will be affected
This cowl is worked from end to end, with different options for cast on and seaming. It can be worn many different ways, and is suprisingly warm on a cold day. It also looks great doubled at the top of your favorite sweatshirt. Two sizes ensure that even if you only have that one special skein of handdyed in your stash, you can use it.
Find the matching hat here.
The sample is shown in Western Sky Knits Magnolia DK. A suggested substitute is shown below.
Barnwood Cowl by Alicia Plummer
What Is Being Made
Barnwood is a knitted cowl pattern designed by independent designer Alicia Plummer. This project creates a versatile neck accessory available in two finished sizes: Small measuring 7 x 30 inches (17.8 x 76 cm) and Large measuring 8 x 42 inches (20.3 x 107 cm). The cowl is suitable for intermediate-level knitters and offers customization options for personal preference.
Knitting Techniques
The Barnwood cowl employs several fundamental knitting techniques to achieve its finished structure. Stockinette stitch forms the primary fabric base, creating a smooth, classic appearance. The pattern includes instructions for a provisional cast on method, which allows knitters to graft the two ends together using the Kitchener stitch for a seamless, professional finish. Alternatively, knitters may use a regular cast on and seam the cowl closed. A helpful tip for achieving neat edges involves slipping the first stitch knitwise on every row to create a clean selvedge along the sides of the cowl.
Stitches Used
- Stockinette stitch: The primary stitch pattern, worked in knit and purl rows to create the smooth fabric texture
- Kitchener stitch: Used for grafting the cast-on and bind-off edges together when using the provisional cast-on method
- Slipped stitches: Applied at the selvedge for a neat, finished edge appearance
Materials and Specifications
The Barnwood cowl is worked in DK weight yarn, requiring 250 yards (229 meters) for the Small size and 500 yards (457 meters) for the Large size. The pattern suggests Magnolia DK/MCN by Western Sky Knits as a suitable yarn option. Knitting is performed on US Size #8 (5 mm) circular or straight needles, with a gauge of 20 stitches and 28 rows measuring 4 inches (10 cm) in stockinette stitch. Additional notions include a darning needle for weaving in ends and 2 place markers for pattern tracking.
Customization Options
The Barnwood pattern offers flexibility for knitters wishing to adjust the cowl width. By casting on additional stitches in multiples of 10 beyond the base pattern, knitters can increase or decrease the finished width by 2 inches (5 cm) per set of 10 stitches. This feature allows for personalized sizing while maintaining the pattern's structural integrity.
Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | DK | Light Worsted |
| Featured Products: | Madelinetosh Tosh DK |
| Pages: | 5 |
| Designer: | alicia plum |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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