The Guardian Cowl is based on several mythological dragons like the Celtic wuivre and beithir, and the Germanic wyrm. The choice to call these intertwined creatures “guardians” comes from the ancient dragon’s association of strength, wisdom, gate-keeping passage to other worlds, and the guardianship of the universe’s secrets and treasures. Inspired by never-ending Celtic knots and the intricate decorations of Medieval tapestries, each dragon’s tail makes up all of the filigree throughout this design!

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

Needles
24” / 60 cm circular needles in size US 3 (3.25 mm)

24” / 60 cm circular needles in size US 5 (3.75 mm) or any needle that achieves gauge/desired size

Yarn & Yardage
Color A:200 yds / 183 m
Color B: 142 yds / 130 m

If you would like to use a different color for the borders at the top and bottom of the colorwork chart (like what is shown in my red sample), use 36 yds / 33 m of Color C and subtract that amount from Color B’s total above.

Yarn is knit with Arcane Fibre Works (arcanefibreworks.ca) in
Forest Green / Golden Bells (green and yellow sample) and Ruby Red / Charcoal / Once Upon a Time (red, black, and white sample).

Notions
Tapestry needle
3 stitch markers
Scissors

SIZING

Size & Finished Measurements
One size
13” W x 14.5” H / 33 cm W x 37 cm H laid flat (26” / 66 cm circumference) (when finished and blocked)

Gauge
22 stitches and 25 rows for 4” (10 cm) square measured over colorwork pattern in the round after blocking

If sharing your progress and finished piece on Instagram or other social networks, please use the hashtag #GuardianCowl, and happy knitting friend!