What you'll need
| One size only: | 20" curcumference |
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Product Description
For the cowl I chose to have yarns with a cashmere blend - pure luxury. The Ramsey Canyon Cowl uses less than 200 yards of DK weight yarn. The pattern stitch is both written and charted. It features a combination of right and left twist stitches on a stockinette stitch background, bordered with seed stitch.
Finished MeasurementsTop Circumference 20” (51 cm) Depth of Triangle 11½“ (29 cm)
Materials1 Hank ROWAN SULTANO FINE (50 grs / 246 yds), #302 Sangria OR 2 Hanks AMANO MAYU (50 grs / 109 yds), #2017 Limestone OR a strand of fingering yarn held together with a fine mohair 24” Length circular knitting needle, size 7 (4.5 mm) OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE Straight or circular needle, size 8 (5 mm) or one size larger than size to obtain gauge for bind off Stitch markers Waste yarn for provisional cast on
Gauge22 sts = 4” (10.2 cm); 42 rows = 4” (10.2 cm) in Seed Stitch
Ramsey Canyon Cowl by Martha Wissing
What is Being Made
The Ramsey Canyon Cowl is a top-down knitted cowl designed by Martha Wissing. This intermediate-level project creates a finished cowl with a top circumference of 20 inches (51 cm) and a depth of 11½ inches (29 cm). The cowl features a triangular construction that is seamed at the back neck, making it a versatile layering piece suitable for various occasions and seasons.
Knitting Techniques Used
This design employs several key knitting techniques appropriate for intermediate crafters. The cowl is constructed using a top-down knitting method, which allows knitters to try on the piece as they work and adjust the fit accordingly. The pattern utilizes provisional cast-on with waste yarn to create a flexible starting edge that can be grafted or seamed later. The design incorporates M1R (make one right) and M1L (make one left) increases to shape the triangular silhouette, though the pattern notes that knitters may substitute these with backward loop cast-on stitches if preferred. A stockinette tab begins the construction before transitioning into the main body.
Stitches Used
The primary stitch pattern featured in the Ramsey Canyon Cowl is Seed Stitch, which creates a textured, reversible fabric with excellent drape and visual interest. Seed Stitch is formed by alternating knit and purl stitches in a checkerboard pattern, making it an ideal choice for cowls as it looks attractive from both sides. The gauge for this project is 22 stitches and 42 rows over 4 inches (10.2 cm) in Seed Stitch, emphasizing the importance of gauge checking before beginning the project.
Materials and Yarn
The Ramsey Canyon Cowl pattern calls for DK weight yarn, combining two distinct yarns for visual and textural interest. The pattern specifies 1 hank of Rowan Sultano Fine (50 grams / 246 yards) in colorway #302 Sangria, paired with 2 hanks of Amano Mayu (50 grams / 109 yards) in colorway #2017 Limestone. This combination of a finer yarn with a thicker yarn creates dimension and depth in the finished piece.
Needles and Notions
- One 24-inch circular knitting needle in size 7 (4.5 mm) for the main body
- Straight or circular needle in size 8 (5 mm) or one size larger for the bind-off edge
- Stitch markers to track pattern repeats and shaping points
- Waste yarn for the provisional cast-on technique
The use of circular needles is suggested to accommodate the growing number of stitches as the triangular cowl expands during construction. The pattern provides flexibility in needle choice, allowing knitters to work with either straight or circular needles for the bind-off phase.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | DK | Light Worsted |
| Pages: | 5 |
| Designer: | Martha Wissing |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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