This unique cowl is both practical and a work of art, suitable for Advanced Beginners. Knitted in the round, the design is inspired by traditional Peruvian textiles from South America. Full comprehensive instructions are included in the pattern including photos and how to fix mistakes. There’s a picture chart for stitches plus full written chart instructions.

The Peru Double Cowl can be draped down the front or back of your clothes. You can double it over for an extra warm neck or, try twisting and wrapping it up over your head to keep your ears warm. The border is bouclé yarn though you can use any textured, Aran weight yarn. How about eyelash yarn or a thick, cuddly hand spun yarn? The centre panel is made from two colors of fingering weight yarn combined to create an exquisite design that is bound to turn heads.

Use colors that are sympathetic to each other for a subtle, classy look or go for high contrast colors when you want a more dramatic effect.

It’s a quick project that doesn’t take much yarn so is great for busting your stash.

Included in the pattern

• Instructions on how to do the weaving technique with knitting needles including photos.
• Chart plus full written chart instructions.
• Tips on working easier and how to fix mistakes.

Dimensions
Small single cowl: 80 cm x 16 cm or 31 ½″ x 6 ½″
Regular double cowl (like the sample): 120 cm x 16 cm or 47 ¼″ x 6 ½″
Large double cowl: 140 cm x 16 cm or 55″ x 6 ½″

Yardage
Small single size
Aran weight border yarn: 140 metres / 153 yards
Fingering weight yarn colour 1: 69 metres / 75 yards
Fingering weight yarn colour 2: 131 metres / 144 yards

Regular double size
Aran weight border yarn: 210 metres / 230 yards
Fingering weight yarn colour 1: 104 metres / 113 yards
Fingering weight yarn colour 2: 197 metres / 216 yards

Large double size
Aran weight border yarn: 245 metres / 268 yards
Fingering weight yarn colour 1: 120 metres / 132 yards
Fingering weight yarn colour 2: 230 metres / 252 yards

Equipment
Single size cowl
4.5mm (US size 7) circular needle 60cm (24″) long
3.5mm (US size 4) circular needle 60cm (24″) long

Regular and Large Double cowls
4.5mm (US size 7) circular needle 100-120cm (40-48″) long
3.5mm (US size 4) circular needle 100-120cm (40-48″) long

All sizes
Darning needle
Open lock stitch markers in three colours.
Small scissors
A few metres/yards of fingering weight waste yarn or sewing cotton to match your border yarn.

Colours
This pattern uses two or more colours. If you’ve bought the pattern and feel unsure about the colours you have chosen; post a photo of your yarn in the comments section here on the pattern page asking for help. I am happy to give you my opinion before you start. By commenting on the pattern, the conversation can be seen by other knitters and, hopefully, this advice will help them as well.

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