Product Description
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This cowl is worked seamlessly, in the round, from the top down. Both written and charted instructions are provided for the texture.
The field of blueberry barrens has shed its verdant youth to display a deep crimson. Somberly, the late afternoon sun grazes the horizon before dipping below it, streaming through the bare tree branches to give one last flash of splendor before nightfall. The sharp, clean smell of snow is in the air, though not a single flake has fallen today. Clouds thicken. Silence & static are hushed by the draft that whistles and winds through the empty boughs. As daylight savings waves her dark cloak over the meadow, the moon rises full, & silver silence envelops the reserve.
Note: I can't find the yarn in the database, but it's Aphrodite DK- not the fingering version. Yardage info and requirements are in the pattern.
Holt Cowl by Alicia Plummer
What Is Being Made
The Holt Cowl is a knitted cowl designed by Alicia Plummer. This is a neck-worn accessory that provides warmth and style through a tubular construction. The finished cowl measures 28 inches (71 cm) in circumference and 13 inches (33 cm) in height when measured unstretched, making it a versatile piece suitable for layering or wearing as a statement accessory.
Craft and Technique
This project uses the knitting craft, worked in the round using circular needles. The cowl is constructed with a pattern stitch that creates visual interest and texture. Working in the round eliminates the need for seaming and creates a seamless, professional finish. The unstretched gauge measurement indicates the cowl maintains its shape and drape without excessive stretching.
Stitches and Pattern Details
The Holt Cowl features a pattern stitch worked over the main body of the piece. While specific stitch abbreviations are not detailed in the provided materials, the gauge of 22 stitches and 32 rounds over 4 inches (10 cm) in the pattern stitch on larger needles provides the foundation for accurate sizing. The pattern stitch creates texture and visual depth throughout the cowl.
Needles and Materials
This project requires two sizes of US circular needles:
- US 5 (3.75 mm) 24-inch (60 cm) circular needle for ribbing or edging
- US 7 (4.5 mm) 24-inch (60 cm) circular needle for the main pattern stitch
The yarn used is Lain' Amouree Aphrodite DK, a luxury blend consisting of 70% baby alpaca, 20% silk, and 10% cashmere. This premium fiber combination provides softness, breathability, and a subtle sheen. The yarn is classified as DK weight (light worsted), offering a balance between drape and structure. The total yardage required is 492 yards (450 meters) from the 225-meter (246-yard) per 100-gram skein.
Additional notions include 1 stitch marker for tracking pattern repeats when working in the round, and a darning needle for weaving in yarn ends upon completion.
Difficulty Level
The Holt Cowl is rated as a beginner project, making it accessible to knitters new to circular needle work and in-the-round construction. The straightforward construction and manageable yardage make this an ideal first cowl project.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | DK | Light Worsted |
| Pages: | 4 |
| Designer: | alicia plum |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
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