Introducing Rocks and Water designed for my retreat to the Aran Islands off the west coast of Ireland and inspired by their magical, breathtaking beauty (and rocks and water).

A limited number of kits are available in the shop!

If you have purchased Cowltopus MKAL, Rocks and Water is FREE through Oct 3rd when the first clue launches!

This cowl alternates between two distinct sections, Rocks (corrugated Ribbing) and Water. The water section offers three different options—calm, choppy, or rough seas. Calm Seas is simple stockinette stitch, perfect for beginning knitters, Choppy Seas adds a bit of texture and breathability with Irish Mesh Lace, and Rough Seas utilizes Lola’s Two-Timing Technique for a double-layered option. Mix and match water sections to suit your mood—alternate sea levels, keep them uniform, or go wherever the waves take you!

Videos linked in pattern:
Working Gauge in the Round
Lola’s Two-Timing Technique
German Twisted Cast On
Icelandic Bind Off

This pattern can be knit in two sizes. The narrow version can be slipped over your head, and the wider wrapped twice around your neck. Rocks and Water is knit in Kelbourne Woolens Cricket, a single-ply authentic Donegal tweed yarn that knits up as light as air. A main color is paired with four contrasting colors to create a stunning gradient progression. There are a limited number of kits available in my shop so if the Aran Islands are calling, don’t let the tide pass you by!

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Narrow
2 water sections-
Approx. 12 inches 30 cm high by 24 inches 61 cm around
3 water sections-
Approx. 17 inches 43 cm high by 24 inches 61 cm around
4 water sections-
Approx. 22 inches 56 cm high by 24 inches 61 cm around

Wide (4 water sections)
Approx. 13 inches 33 cm high by 41 inches 104 cm around

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