This pattern is published in Mary Jane Mucklestone’s book Fair Isle Weekend. The book is available in 2 versions: in English and in Finnish.

Kuvvel is a cowl with a twist. Knitted circularly in a tube, the cowl is blocked and dried, before giving it a half twist and grafting the ends together, creating a seamless loop. The wee twist gives the cowl a bit of a boost in the snuggle quotient, and makes sure it stays in place around your neck when the winds begin to howl.

Kuvvel is an old Shetland word for a warm covering – maybe knitting it will transport you to bygone days!

SIZE
One Size

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Height: 8 in (20 cm).
Circumference: 28½ in (72.5 cm).

MATERIALS
Yarn: Jamieson & Smith 2 ply Jumper Weight (fingering weight,
100% Shetland wool, 125 yds / 115 m per 25 g ball).
2 balls each in:
A) FC47 Blue
B) 202 White
C) FC7 Red
1 ball in:
D) 121 Yellow
Jamieson & Smith Shetland Supreme Jumper Weight (fingering weight, 100% undyed Shetland wool, 188 yds / 172 m per 50 g ball).
1 ball in:
E) 2004 Moorit (brown) or substitute 1 ball of shade 4 (brown) in regular 2ply Jumper Weight.

Needles: Two 16 in (40 cm) circular needles in size US 3 (3.25 mm).

Notions: Smooth waste yarn for provisional cast-on, stitch markers, locking stitch marker or safety pin, tapestry needle, cardboard (for blocking).

GAUGE
32 sts x 35 rnds = 4 x 4 in (10 x 10 cm) in Fair Isle pattern,
after blocking.