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Cardamom Rose
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MillaMia Naturally Soft Aran
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Product Description
I loved this yarn the moment I saw it online! Reminiscent of the English countryside from whence it came, the Langdale Aran is both delicate and hearty at the same time. Soft as can be - with a lovely roundness and spring to the fabric, it's just perfect in a cowl.
This pale pink shade (Driftwood) was sketched out to be delicate lace, but this geometric texture was so crisp and distinct in the fiber, and once I spent a few rounds working the simple lace repeat, I was hooked. (Perhaps that's just an excuse to make another down the road...?)
A great, easy knit with some quick, satisfying results! And a good excuse to try a yarn from afar.
Sample is in Eden Cottage Yarns Langdale Aran. Other listed yarns are suggested substitutes.
Cardamom Rose Cowl by BabyCocktails
What Is Being Made
Cardamom Rose is a knitted cowl designed by Thea Colman of BabyCocktails. This intermediate-level project creates a versatile neckwear piece that can be worn long as a single wrap or doubled around the neck for extra warmth and coverage. The finished cowl measures 50 inches or 56 inches in length with a depth of 13 inches, making it an adaptable accessory suitable for various styling preferences.
Knitting Techniques and Stitches
The Cardamom Rose cowl features a geometric lace repeat that forms the primary design element. Rather than employing intricate lace motifs, the pattern uses a simple, repeatable stitch sequence that creates visual interest through texture and openwork. This straightforward approach makes it an ideal intermediate project—approachable for knitters with foundational skills while remaining engaging enough to sustain interest throughout the knitting process. The lace pattern is worked in the round using circular needles, creating a seamless tube construction typical of cowl designs.
Yarn and Materials
The Cardamom Rose cowl is designed to showcase Eden Cottage Yarns Langdale Aran, a premium British yarn in the aran weight category. The pattern requires 3 skeins, with each skein providing 180 yards, for a total yardage of 540 yards. The yarn shown in the pattern photographs is the Driftwood colorway, a pale pink shade that evokes the English countryside aesthetic. Langdale Aran is characterized by its soft hand, excellent elasticity, and durability—qualities that allow the geometric lace texture to display beautifully while maintaining structural integrity through regular wear.
Knitters will need US #9 (5.5mm) and US #8 (5mm) circular needles, or the size necessary to achieve the designer's specified gauge. Additional notions include a stitch marker for tracking pattern repeats and a darning needle for weaving in yarn ends upon completion.
Pattern Format and Availability
Cardamom Rose is available as a downloadable PDF pattern from the independent designer BabyCocktails. The pattern includes sizing information for two finished lengths and detailed instructions suitable for intermediate knitters familiar with circular needle techniques and basic lace construction.
Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Aran |
| Featured Products: | MillaMia Naturally Soft Aran |
| Pages: | 2 |
| Designer: | BabyCocktails/Thea Colman |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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