Alva Cowl by Clare Hutchinson

Alva Cowl

Knitting
May 2017
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
24 stitches = 4 inches
in Stranded stocking stitch
US 3 - 3.25 mm
US 5 - 3.75 mm
437 yards (400 m)
60cm diameter x 18cm depth
English
This pattern is available as a free Ravelry download

This is reversible colourwork cowl, the simple geometric pattern is pretty on both sides. It has a twist in it so you can always show off both sides at once. There are three chart options for the colourwork motif.

The pattern uses two 50g hanks of Caledonia Dyeworks Sutherland Solids, hand dyed in the village of Alva in Central Scotland. This yarn is available via Etsy and Wee County Yarns. There is a discount code in the pattern if you want to use this yarn.

It is a very simple, rhythmic pattern that knits up surprisingly quickly. It is important to keep the floats even and consistent - if you work with one shade in each hand then keep the colours in the same hand all through the pattern. Ideal for people wanting to hone their fair isle skills.

If you have any problems with the pattern please message me or come ask in the Wee County Yarns group.