Scallop Cowl in Rowan Felted Tweed Colour (DE) - Downloadable PDF

Scallop Cowl in Rowan Felted Tweed Colour

What is Being Made

The Scallop Cowl is a knitted neck accessory designed by Lisa Richardson. This downloadable PDF pattern creates a finished cowl measuring 19 cm in height with a circumference of 76.5 cm, making it a versatile piece suitable for layering or wearing as a standalone neckwarmer.

Craft and Technique

This is an intermediate-level knitting project worked in the round using circular needles. The cowl is constructed using a combination of ribbed and stockinette stitch sections, with decorative increases that create the characteristic scalloped shaping. The pattern employs yarn overs and decreases to form the scallop detail, which appears as a textured motif running around the cowl.

Stitches Used

• Ribbed stitch: Alternating knit and purl stitches (2x2 rib) used for the foundation and structural sections
• Stockinette stitch: Smooth knit stitch used for the main body of the cowl
• Yarn overs: Decorative increases that create openwork details in the scallop pattern
• Decreases: Used in conjunction with yarn overs to maintain stitch count while forming the scalloped shaping

Materials and Gauge

This pattern calls for Rowan Felted Tweed Colour yarn in DK weight (photographed in Chestnut 024). One 50g ball is required to complete the project. The recommended gauge is 24 stitches and 32 rows over 10 x 10 cm when worked in stockinette stitch using size 3¾ needles.

Needles and Tools

The cowl requires two circular needles: one size 3¼ and one size 3¼, each measuring no more than 70 cm in length. The pattern uses both needle sizes at different stages—the smaller needle for the initial ribbed sections and the larger needle for the main body and scallop motif work.