That 1970’s sofa pattern that gets louder the longer you look, but you just can’t avert your eyes - in a cowl.

I’ve included loads of help and videos and this is definitely beginner friendly if you are new to colourwork!

SIZES

Child (Adult Medium, Large)

Circumference: 
51 (56, 61) ”  
20 (22, 24) “

Height: 

Short
22 (25, 25) cm
8.5 (10, 10) ” 

Long
25 (33, 33) cm
10 (12.5, 12.5) ” 

YARN & YARN REQUIREMENTS

Featured Yarn: DMC Natura Yarn, 100% cotton 4-ply - DK 155m (170yds) / 50 g. 

Sable N03 (Color A): 
Short
56 (84, 93) m 
61 (92, 102) yd

Long
75 (112, 124) m
82 (123, 136) yd

Prussian N64 (Color B): 
Short
78 (117, 130) m 
85 (128, 142) yd 

Long
104 (156, 173) m
114 (171, 190) yd

Bourgogne N34 (Color C): 
Short
52 (78, 87) m 
57 (85, 95) yd

Long
70 (105, 116) m
77 (115, 127) yd

NEEDLES

3 mm circulars
60cm (24”) cable length

Note: Adjust needle size as necessary to obtain gauge. 
 

GAUGE

Guage isn’t super important here as long as it’s not wildly out, as a cowl fits loosely around your neck.

Measurements taken unblocked.
1x1 Ribbing, in the round:
34 sts × 40 rnds = 10 x 10 cm (4 x 4 “)

Colourwork Pattern, worked in the round: 
30 sts × 34 rnds = 10 x 10 cm (4 x 4 “)

NOTIONS

Tapestry Needle
Stitch marker(s)

TECHNIQUES USED

Stranded colourwork
Twist and weave yarn join
Knitting in the round
Icelandic Bind-off