What you'll need
| Size: | S | M | L |
|---|---|---|---|
Louisa Harding Grace Harmonies - Ragtime (003)
|
0 | 3 | 3 |
|
Prism Madison - Bittersweet (013)
|
2 | 0 | 0 |
Product Description
The squishy and comfortable Growl Cowl is knitted flat in one piece, sideways, and will be loved by the women and the men in your life. You'll love it too!
This is an easy knit and instructions are given for for 3 sizes -- 2 in DK, 1 in worsted weight), which gives you room to play with more sizes and yardages.
The large silky, green cowl (top photo) is knitted with 330 yds of DK, the brown with 180 yds of worsted, and the smaller green with 250 yds of DK.
NOTE ON GAUGE: The gauge (approximate) given above is for Louisa Harding Grace Hand-dyed on 5 mm needles. Approximate gauge for the other yarns:
Some suggested substitute yarns are shown below.
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Growl Cowl by Åsa Tricosa
What is Being Made
The Growl Cowl is a squishy and comfortable neck accessory designed by independent designer Åsa Tricosa. This cowl features a distinctive shape that widens toward the bottom and narrows toward the top, creating a flattering silhouette. The pattern is available in three sizes across two yarn weights, accommodating both DK weight and worsted weight yarns. The large green version in DK weight measures 35 cm (14 inches) wide at the top and 50 cm (20 inches) wide at the bottom with a height of 40 cm (16 inches), while the small brown worsted version measures 28 cm (11 inches) wide.
Construction Technique
The Growl Cowl is knitted flat in one piece, working sideways rather than in the round. This sideways construction method creates the cowl's unique shaping without requiring complex decreases or increases across multiple pattern rows. The pattern uses a provisional cast on at the beginning and finishes with a swift 3-needle cast off (bind off), with links and tutorial photos provided to guide knitters through these techniques. The shaping that creates the narrowing toward the top is accomplished using simple short rows, making this an accessible intermediate-level project despite its sophisticated finished appearance.
Stitches and Pattern Details
Remarkably, the Growl Cowl requires only 2 pattern rows, making it an efficient and meditative knit. The pattern is provided in both written instructions and charts, allowing knitters to choose their preferred format. Two alternative edgings are included in the pattern, offering customization options for the finished look. This straightforward stitch structure combined with the short-row shaping demonstrates how elegant results can be achieved through clever construction rather than complex stitch work.
Materials and Tools
The Growl Cowl can be knitted using straight or circular needles. Circular needles are necessary only if using the Winding Cast On method provided in the pattern; any provisional cast-on technique may be substituted. For the large cowl size, 5 mm (US 8) circular needles are recommended.
Yarn requirements vary by size and weight:
- Large green (DK weight): Louisa Harding Grace Hand-dyed, 330 yards
- Small brown (Aran weight): Skein Queen Super Plump Exquisite, 180 yards
The pattern accommodates both DK and worsted yarn weights, providing flexibility for yarn substitution while maintaining the cowl's intended proportions and drape.
Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Aran, DK | Light Worsted, Worsted |
| Pages: | 4 |
| Designer: | Åsa Tricosa |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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