The blossoming floral motif that defines the Efflorescence Cowl is a nod to the friendship I have found with the wonderful Mindy of Henlia Handmade and it is the result of the growth of both of our handmade dreams. This cowl was designed in celebration of her first year in business.

The Efflorescence Cowl is knit in the round, from the bottom up, beginning and ending with ribbing stitches that flow through the floral motif. It features eyelets that make an airy pattern and beautifully round bobbles, created with a crochet hook, to add extra interest and texture. The center of the blossoms is the result of an unusual 6 stitch cable. With a technique or two that may be new, the adventurous beginner will find a nice challenge while the experienced knitter will stay engaged throughout the project.

This intricate design is one you’ll be proud to wear as you impress everyone with your knitting and show off this stunning accessory.

I’m so excited to share that I’ve just published my newest design, the Efflorescence Cowl, in collaboration with my friend and indie dyer Henlia Handmade.

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SKILL RANGE:
Advanced Beginner to Intermediate

YARN:
Heavy Worsted / Aran Weight Yarn - 100 g x approx. 170 - 200 yds

Sample Uses Henlia Handmade Broken Top - 1 skein -
100% U.S. Rambouillet Merino Wool, Non-superwash 2-ply yarn, 100g x approx. 200 yds

NEEDLES & NOTIONS:
US 9 / 5.5 mm 16” circular knitting needles (or size needed to obtain gauge)
US H / 5.0 mm crochet hook
2 Cable needles (short DPNs work great too - 1 size smaller than you are knitting with)
Stitch marker to indicate BOR
Darning needle

GAUGE:
15 sts over 4”/10 cm in pattern with US 9 / 5.5 mm needle,
swatched in the round, after blocking. Row gauge is not essential.

SIZE:
The finished cowl measures approximately 26” / 66 cm around and 10” / 25.4 cm tall, after blocking.

SPECIAL TECHNIQUES:
Video Tutorials for both of these techniques can be found on my website: https://doublethestitches.com/learn

MB: Work a 3 DC bobble (Insert crochet hook under strand before next st on the LN, yarn over hook and pull up a loop, chain 3; yarn over hook, pull up a loop in the same place, yarn over hook, pull yarn through 2 loops three times; yarn over hook, pull yarn through all 4 loops. Move the remaining st from your crochet hook to the RN.)

2/2/2 LPC: (6 st cable) place 2 sts on CN, hold to front; place next 2 sts on another CN, hold to back; k2 from LN, p2 from back CN, k2 from front CN

This pattern has been Tech Edited and Tested.