Product Description
ERRATA January 2013: A fellow Raveler has pointed out that in the chart, on Row 16 (a WS row), the symbol in column 33 should be a purl stitch. Remember, though, because the stitch is worked on the wrong side of the piece, it's worked as a knit.
The Heart on a String cowl is designed especially to showcase Dream in Color’s February 2012 Dream Club offering: their Classy Worsted weight dyed in shades of red and fuchsia — the perfect antidote to February's sometimes-glum grey.
The cowl features neck-warming, cushy, rope and heart cables, garter stitch button bands, and buttons all the way up for an easily-customized fit.
Heart on a String is knit flat, at a fairly firm gauge that allows the finished cowl — even after blocking — stand up and offer maximum neck coverage against the lingering Winter cold.
Finished dimensions are: 25.5 in. (65 cm) wide by 9.25 in. (23.5 cm) high — unbuttoned, laid flat.
Note: The 5 buttons called for in the pattern are not inclu
Heart on a String Cowl by Beth Kling
Project Overview
Heart on a String is an advanced-level knitted cowl designed by Beth Kling, featuring cozy cable textures accented with a pop of color. This downloadable PDF pattern creates a finished cowl measuring 25.5 inches (65 cm) wide by 9.25 inches (23.5 cm) high when laid flat and unbuttoned, making it a versatile neckwear piece suitable for layering and everyday wear.
What Is Being Made
This pattern produces a rectangular cowl with integrated cable design elements and colorwork details. The cowl is worked flat and designed to be worn unbuttoned, allowing for flexible styling options. The finished dimensions create a generous drape that can be worn as a traditional cowl or styled in multiple configurations.
Techniques Used
- Cable knitting: The primary decorative technique, creating raised twisted stitches that form the cozy texture throughout the cowl
- Colorwork: A pop of color is integrated into the design, adding visual interest to the cable pattern
- Chart-based construction: Pattern is worked from a charted design, requiring the ability to read knitting charts and identify pattern repeats
- Long-tail cast-on: The foundation method used to create the initial 116 stitches
Stitches and Stitch Techniques
The pattern employs cable stitches as the primary stitch type, worked in coordination with the charted pattern. Knitters will work both right-side rows (odd-numbered rows) and wrong-side rows (even-numbered rows) as indicated in the instructions. The pattern includes a defined repeat section marked by red borders on the chart, which is worked multiple times across each row to create the full width of the cowl.
Materials Required
- Yarn: 1 skein of Dream in Color Classy in worsted weight (100% Superwash Merino), providing 250 yards (229 meters) and 3.99 oz. (113 grams). The sample shown uses the February 2012 Dream Club colorway
- Needles: 1 pair US size 7 (4.5 mm) needles, with circular needles recommended to accommodate the full width of the piece
- Additional tools: Cable needle or spare double-pointed needle (DPN) in approximately the same size as working needles (US 6, 7, or 8), and a tapestry needle for weaving in ends and affixing the finished piece
Difficulty Level
This pattern is rated as advanced, reflecting the cable work and chart-reading skills required. Knitters should be comfortable with cable techniques, interpreting charted patterns, and managing a moderate stitch count (116 stitches cast on) across the width of the piece.
Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Worsted |
| Pages: | 1 |
| Designer: | Beth Kling |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Advanced |
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