Mountaineering Cowl by Lindsey Fowler

Mountaineering Cowl

Knitting
February 2025
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
16 stitches and 26 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette st, after blocking
US 8 - 5.0 mm
200 - 240 yards (183 - 219 m)
Small (Large)
English

SIZES

Small (Large)

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

Circumference: 20 (24)“ / 50 (61) cm.

Height: 13 (13)“ / 33 (33) cm.

MATERIALS

Yarn: 3 (3) skeins of Cormo Worsted by Mitchell Wool Co (100% naturally dyed non-sw Cormo, 112 yds /105 m – 50 g), colorway Naturally Dyed Indigo.

NOTE: Book suggest Cormo Aran, which is no longer available. Cormo Worsted by Mitchell Wool Co works beautifully for this pattern. Please swatch to adjust needle size if needed.

Or approx. yardage of 200 (240) yds / 185 (220) m of Aran or worsted-weight yarn or any yarn in which you obtain gauge.

Suggested alternatives: Garthernor “No. 4 Aran”.

Needles: US 8 / 5 mm 22” / 60 cm circular needles.

Notions: Stitch marker, snips, darning needle, blocking materials.

GAUGE

16 sts x 26 rnds to 4” / 10 cm on US 8 / 5 mm needles in stockinette st in the rnd, after blocking.

CONSTRUCTION

Mountaineering is bottom up cowl, knit in the round. Cowl includes a rolled hem with 1 x 1 rib. Design features a simple mirrored mountain inspired texture using only knits and purls.

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