What you'll need
| One size only: | Top circumference: 60 cm (24”) Depth at front: 49 cm (20”) |
|---|---|
Eden Cottage Yarns Titus 4 ply - Sunset
|
1 |
West Yorkshire Spinners Signature 4 Ply
|
1 |
|
Debbie Bliss Toast 4 Ply -
|
1 |
|
Sublime Baby Cashmere Merino Silk 4 Ply -
|
2 |
The Yarn Collective Fleurville 4 Ply
|
1 |
Product Description
Solasta, meaning luminous or shining in Scottish Gaelic is a textured cowl to make any yarn shine. The body is made up of a whelt pattern offset on each side of the central spine giving a ribbed texture to the cowl while the wide lace border gives a dramatic flair to the edge. Worked flat before being joined in the round; with a really easy repeat, Solasta is perfect relaxing knitting and will fly off your needles. Perfect for spring, summer and the changing weather, Solasta is the ideal accessory to bring some shining colour after a long winter!
The pattern is fully written and charted so whichever way you like to read your patterns, you’re covered! The pattern has been tech edited and test knitted. There’s a screenshot of the pattern and a list of the stitches used at the bottom of the photos. The pattern uses a garter tab cast on and simple increases/decreases.
Solasta Knitted Cowl by Liz Corke
What is Being Made
Solasta is a textured knitted cowl designed by Liz Corke, with the name meaning "luminous or shining" in Scottish Gaelic. This accessory features a dramatic wide lace border that frames the edge of the cowl, making it an ideal layering piece for spring, summer, and transitional weather. The finished cowl measures 60 cm (24") at the top circumference with a depth of 49 cm (20") at the front, creating a generous neckpiece that brings colour and texture to any outfit.
Knitting Techniques and Construction
Solasta is worked using a flat knitting method before being joined in the round to create the finished cowl shape. This construction approach allows knitters to work the piece in a more manageable flat panel before seaming, making it accessible for intermediate-level knitters. The design features a really easy repeat pattern that creates a relaxing knitting experience, allowing the yarn characteristics to shine through while keeping the knitter engaged without complex stitch sequences.
Stitches Used
The cowl incorporates a whelt pattern as the primary textured stitch throughout the main body. The standout design element is a wide lace border worked at the edge of the cowl, which provides dramatic visual flair and contrasts beautifully with the textured main pattern. The combination of these stitches creates depth and interest while remaining straightforward enough for relaxing, meditative knitting.
Materials and Gauge
Solasta is designed to use 255 metres (280 yards) of 4 ply yarn. The pattern calls for Eden Cottage Yarns Titus 4 ply in the Sunset colourway, a premium yarn blend of 75% Merino and 25% Mulberry Silk with a yardage of 436 yards per 100g. The recommended gauge is 22 stitches and 40 rows over 10 cm (4 inches) in whelt pattern, measured flat and after blocking.
Essential tools include 3.5 mm (US 4) circular needles measuring 60 cm (24") in length, 3 stitch markers for tracking pattern repeats and construction points, and a yarn needle for finishing and weaving in ends. While gauge is not essential to the success of the project, variations in personal gauge will affect both the final dimensions of the cowl and the total yardage required, so blocking after completion is recommended to achieve the intended finished measurements.
Difficulty Level
Rated as intermediate difficulty, Solasta is accessible to knitters with some experience who are comfortable with basic shaping and pattern repeats. The straightforward stitch repeat and flat-then-joined construction method make this an excellent project for building confidence with textured stitches and lace techniques without overwhelming complexity.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Fingering |
| Featured Products: | The Yarn Collective Fleurville 4 Ply West Yorkshire Spinners Signature 4 Ply |
| Pages: | 3 |
| Designer: | Liz Corke |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Notes: | 255 m (280 yds) of Eden Cottage Yarns Titus 4 ply (75% Merino, 25% Mulberry Silk, 436 yds/100g) in Sunset 3 stitch markers |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
No reviews yet
Be the first to share your experience.