Product Description
She’s glad her simple worsted gray is silver now with clinging mist. My November Guest
- Robert Frost
Construction Notes This cowl shows off the gorgeous halo of angora blend yarns with a subtly textured stitch pattern. The stitch pattern shifts and flows as the cowl grows; there is no break in the pattern at the end of the round.
If you are allergic to angora I recommend finding another special yarn with a nice halo. Bison or cashmere will work just fine although they have slightly less halo. The pattern includes tips on using up as much of a skein as possible.
Notions US 6 (4 mm) 32" circular needles - Sharp tipped needles will help with the textured stitch 1 marker tapestry needle
Skills needed Knit and Purl K3tog and yo
I want to thank Chris Church (rchrispy on Ravelry) for providing the technical editing.
November Guest Cowl by BeckyinVT
What Is Being Made
The November Guest is a knitted cowl designed by Becky Herrick and published by Sugar Tree Designs. This is a neck cowl measuring 34.25 inches (87 cm) in circumference and 4 inches (10 cm) in height. The design is inspired by Robert Frost's poem "My November Guest" and is crafted to use exactly one skein of yarn, making it an efficient and complete project for knitters seeking a finished accessory from a single ball of yarn.
Construction and Techniques
The November Guest cowl is knit in the round using circular needles, creating a seamless tubular garment. A key design feature involves shifting the round marker slightly every other row to eliminate any visible start or end of round, resulting in a polished, continuous appearance around the neck. The cowl incorporates garter trim at the edges and textured stitches throughout the body, adding visual interest and dimension to the finished piece. The pattern is written to maximize the use of a single skein, with cast-on instructions beginning at 180 stitches.
Stitches Used
The November Guest features a combination of garter stitch for the trim sections and textured stitches for the main body of the cowl. The pattern specifies that sharp-tipped needles will help with the textured stitch work, indicating that the textured pattern requires precision and control during knitting.
Yarn and Needles
- Yarn: Grand View Farm Leisel; 75% wool, 25% angora blend; 150 yards per 2 ounces; 1 skein required
- Yardage: 150 yards total
- Gauge: 21 stitches and 32 rows per 4-inch (10 cm) square in the textured pattern
- Needles: US 6 (4 mm) circular needles, 32 inches in length
- Notions: 1 stitch marker and 1 tapestry needle for finishing
Difficulty Level
This pattern is rated as intermediate, suitable for knitters with foundational skills in circular knitting and textured stitch patterns. The combination of working in the round, managing a moving marker, and executing textured stitches requires moderate experience and attention to detail.
Yarn Weight Specifications
The November Guest pattern accommodates both 3-ply and 4-ply yarn weights, offering flexibility for knitters who may wish to substitute yarns while maintaining appropriate gauge and finished dimensions.
Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | 3 Ply, 4 Ply |
| Designer: | BeckyinVT |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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