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This 17th century motif is reminiscent of little patches. These patches join together in this cozy cowl to create a mesmerizing all-over pattern. Scypa is Old English for “patch”.

Difficulty - Advanced Beginner

Skills used - Knitting in the round, stranded knitting

Sizes - One size

Finished measurements
Circumference: 76 cm / 30 inches unstretched; 96 cm / 38 inches stretched
Height: 33 cm / 13 inches

Gauge – blocked
10 stitches and 11 Rows = 5 cm / 2 inches in lace stitch pattern on US 8 (5 mm) needles

Approximate yardage
Main Colour (MC) est. 112 g / 3.9 oz. (217 m / 237 yds)
Contrast Colour (CC) est. 75 g / 2.6 oz. (150 m / 164 yds)

Yarn Used
Main Colour (MC) Patons Classic Wool Worsted 194 m / 100 g (212 yds / 3.5 oz), 2 balls. Colour 77307 Plum Heather. Any currently available Worsted (#4) yarn with similar yardage may be substituted.
Contrast Colour (CC) Cascade 220 Heathers 200 m / 100 g (220 yds / 3.5 oz), 1 ball. Colour 2422 Lavender Heather. Any currently available Worsted (#4) yarn with similar yardage may be substituted.

Needles - US 8 (5 mm) circular, 56cm /22” long, or size needed to obtain gauge

Notions - Stitch markers, tapestry needle