Product Description
This is a pattern distributed wholesale by Jul Designs, along with the no-sew French Curve closures that give it style and versatility. You can buy this pattern (and the hardware) from your LYS and from several online retailers. Please see the store locator at www.juldesigns.com to find your best source. The pattern will be available late January 2012.
Pattern takes just one skein of Yarn Hollow Burly, which is a super-bulky single-ply wool, or 3 strands held together of the Mountain Meadow Wool Sheridan. I have a mitts pattern coming out shortly which will use up the rest of your leftover Sheridan.
Drumlin Enclose Cowl by Andrea Marquis
What Is Being Made
The Drumlin Enclose is a knitted cowl designed to keep the chill off the neck and shoulders. Named after the geological term for a long ridge or oval-shaped hill formed by glacial drift, this cowl is engineered for quick knitting and versatile styling. The design allows for customization through the use of Pedestal Buttons and Closures from JUL Designs, enabling wearers to create different looks with the same garment.
Knitting Techniques and Construction
This intermediate-level cowl is constructed using circular needles to create a seamless, tubular fabric. The pattern is part of the Topografie Series by designer Andrea Marquis. The cowl is designed to knit up quickly due to the use of super-bulky yarn, which creates large stitches and rapid fabric development. The design accommodates closure options through button placement, adding both functionality and aesthetic variation to the finished piece.
Stitches Used
While specific stitch patterns are not detailed in the available pattern information, the cowl is worked on circular needles at a gauge of 7.5 stitches and 15 rows per 4 inches, indicating a relatively open, lofty fabric structure typical of super-bulky weight projects.
Materials and Yarn Requirements
- Yarn Options: 130 yards of super-bulky yarn, or alternatively 320 yards of worsted weight yarn held together with 3 strands throughout the project
- Needles: US size 17 circular needles (or size needed to achieve gauge) with a 32-inch or longer cable
- Additional Supplies: Crochet hook or large darning needle for weaving in ends; Pedestal Buttons and Closures from JUL Designs for customizable closure options
Yarn Shown in Pattern
The pattern features two yarn examples from the Topografie Series: Mountain Meadow Wool Sheridan shown on the front, and Yarn Hollow shown on the back, demonstrating how different yarn colors and textures can alter the appearance of the finished cowl.
Difficulty Level
Rated as intermediate, this project is suitable for knitters with foundational skills who are ready to work with circular needles and manage larger gauge fabrics.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Chunky |
| Pages: | 2 |
| Designer: | Andrea Marquis |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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