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The Atlantic Cowl mimics the shape of the traditional triangular shawl but in the form of a cowl. It is easy to pop over your head and go; there is no bulk at the back of your jacket and no worries over how to style it.

The design is worked flat to begin with and then joined in the round. Simple slipped stitches are worked in three bands around the cowl in contrasting colours.

The yarn I used for this design is a luxurious Merino, Cashmere, Silk blend from Folklore Yarns Banbha range. The main colour I choose is called “Ocean” and as the yarn is spun in Donegal overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, it seemed appropriate to name the cowl “Atlantic”.

Size: Neck circumference 21“/ 53 cm
Depth to point 18“/ 46 cm (after blocking)

Needles: 3.5 mm (US4) 60 cm circular needle (or size needed to get gauge).

Gauge: 22 sts x 36 rows per 4 inches using 3.5 mm (US4)
Measured over stocking stitch pattern knit flat, after blocking.

Yarn: Yarn Used in sample:
Folklore Yarns Banbha - 80% Merino, 10% Cashmere, 10% Mulberry Silk Tweed 300m/100g
The most recent addition to Folklore Yarns Donegal Tweed range is this gorgeous Merino, cashmere and mulberry silk blend - Banbha. Named for the patron goddess of Ireland, Banbha, this yarn is beautiful and luxurious. Spun by Donegal Yarns, Home of the Genuine Donegal Tweed, in their Kilcar Mill on the coast of the Wild Atlantic Way.
 Colours used in sample:
MC: Ocean 100g (330 yds/300 m)
C1: Bells of Ireland 10g (33 yds/30 m)
C2: Cyclamen 15g (50 yds/45 m)

Or: Any Sport Weight Yarn in three contrasting/complimentary colours