Housman Cowl by Bristol Ivy

Housman Cowl

Knitting
April 2025
DK (11 wpi) ?
16 stitches and 40 rows = 4 inches
in two colour brioche after blocking
US 6 - 4.0 mm
220 yards (201 m)
One Size
English

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The Housman set was inspired by both technique and whimsy: how can I create a design that slowly introduces new concepts, but also feels fresh and new? The result came from one of my favorite answers: turn things on their side! Both the cowl and mitts feature a join-as-you-go construction, creating super wearable shapes that will keep you interested from cast-on to bind-off.

SIZES
One size

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Circumference at top:
19.5” / 49.5 cm
Depth at back: 8.25” / 21 cm

YARN
Cowgirl Blues ‘Merino DK’ (100% Superwash Merino Wool; 186 yds / 170 m per 3.6 oz / 100 g); colours:
Seasonal:
Teracotta (MC) and Natural Woman (CC); 1 skein each
Subtle:
Olive (MC) and Pata Pata (CC); 1 skein each
Brights:
Cape Storm (MC) and Say a Little Prayer (CC); 1 skein each

Approx Yardage:
MC: 110 yds / 101 m; CC: 100 yds / 91 m

NEEDLES & NOTIONS
US size 6 / 4 mm circular needle, 24” / 60 cm long
& US size 6 / 4 mm circular needle of any length
Always use a needle size that gives you the gauge listed, as every knitter’s gauge is unique.
Stitch markers, tapestry needle, waste yarn and crochet hook (Size G / 4 mm) for provisional cast-on.

GAUGE
16 sts and 40 rows = 4” / 10 cm in Two Colour Brioche Pattern, after blocking