Experience Level: Advanced Beginner
Wavy and almost mythically soft, the Narwhal Cowl is an ode to the unicorn of the sea and the rippling icy waters it swims through. The size of this cowl makes it a comfortable one to wear in the office over a simple top or under a coat outdoors during the chillier months. Simple to knit with an easy lace pattern, you can knit a couple of these cowls in no time!
Construction Details
The Narwhal Cowl is worked in the round. After working ribbing for the border, a simple four round pattern stitch is repeated. The pattern is written in words and also includes a chart for those who prefer. Pattern gives pointers on how to increase the size of the cowl if desired.
Techniques Necessary
- Cast on
- Joining in the round
- Knitting ribbing in the round
- Knitting lace in the round
- Decreases – SSK, K2tog, SK2PO
- Yarn over
- Bind off
Size options: One size
Finished Measurements: 24” circumference x 13” height
Yarn: 140 yards of chunky weight (CYCA #5) yarn.
Samples made with WoolAddicts Earth (50% alpaca, 35% acrylic, 15% wool; 71 yds/50g), 2 balls. Jade Sapphire Exotic Fibres “Peeeps” (40% cashmere, 60% wool; 164 yds/50g ball CYCA #4), 2 balls. Note that this yarn must be held double strand for the cowl.
Gauge: 12 stitches and 20 rounds = 4” in pattern stitch on size 10.5 (6.5 mm) needles.
Needle: US 10.5 (6.5 mm) 24” circular needles. Adjust needle size as necessary to obtain correct gauge.
Additional materials: 6 stitch markers (one of a distinguishing color to mark beginning of round), tapestry needle.
Note: This listing is for a downloadable PDF pattern to knit your own Narwhal Cowl