Knitworthy 8 Our latest collection of beautiful accessory patterns, perfect to gift. Knitworthy 8 comprises of six patterns and this year includes access to a dedicated community group in the Knitwork!

Halftone Cowl is currently exclusively available in the Knitworthy 8 collection. The single pattern will be available from mid December 2024.

Halftone Cowl
Get cosy this winter with the Halftone Cowl, a bright, wearable cowl with a textured stitch pattern.

The Halftone Cowl mimics the look of an asymmetrical shawl whilst benefitting from the throw-on-and-go styling of a cowl, with no ends to keep in place, and no need to readjust throughout the day. Make your version unique by customising it to your or your recipient’s tastes. With the options of two weights, worsted and chunky, and a stitch pattern that works with alternating colours or stripes of different scraps, the Halftone Cowl can be the perfect gift for anyone in your life.

Halftone is a printing technique that uses patterns of dots to create images. The dots are varied in size and spacing in order to create various gradient effects to create the illusion of a continuous, smooth tones. This cowl was designed with a nod to this technique, although with a lot more colour than the traditional black and grey.

Beginning with the ribbed border that forms one side of the centre point the Halftone Cowl is knit flat, with a clean double knit selvedge that is worked as you go. The main body is a deeply textured stitch pattern that’s a variation on the classic fisherman’s rib. It is easy to memorise and has a rhythmic quality to it that makes it a delight to knit, and results in a fabric which drapes beautifully. Finish with a short seam at the back of the neck, turning the flat piece into a triangular cowl.

Yarn
worsted weight or chunky yarn, in 2 contrasting colours.
Shown in
Worsted
Spincycle Yarns Dream State (100% superwashed American wool, 150 yds / 137m, 65g)
MC: Good Omen
CC: Dear Diary

Chunky
La Bien Aimee Big Merino (80% Merino, 20% nylon, 77 yds / 77m, 100g)
MC: Sansa
CC: Oliver

Yarn required
worsted [chunky]
MC: 370[165] yds / 340[150]m
CC: 325[125] yds / 300[110]m

Gauge
Worsted: 16st and 24 rows = 4”/10cm in bee stitch
Chunky: 8st and 12 rows = 4”/10cm in bee stitch

Needles
Worsted: US 6 / 4mm needles
Chunky: US 11 / 8mm needles
24” / 60cm or longer circular needle, straight needles can also be used

Sizing
The Halftone Cowl comes in one size, with two yarn weight options.
Width at top edge/ circumference at top approx: 25” / 62.5 cm Depth at centre front approx: 24” / 60cm