Shawl Collar Cowl by Purl Soho

Shawl Collar Cowl

Knitting
October 2012
Bulky (7 wpi) ?
16 stitches = 4 inches
in rib pattern on larger needles
US 10½ - 6.5 mm
US 9 - 5.5 mm
One Size
English
This pattern is available for free.

MATERIALS

  • Main Color (exterior): 2 skeins of Blue Sky’s Techno, 68% baby alpaca, 10% extra fine merino, and 22% silk. Each skein is 120 yards/ 50 grams; approximately 240 yards required. I used the color Metro Silver as the Main Color.
  • Contrast Color (interior): 1 skein of Blue Sky’s Techno. Approximately 120 yards required. I used the color Fame as the Contrast Color.
  • US 10½ (6.5 mm), 24 or 32-inch circular needle
  • US 9 (5.5 mm), 24 or 32-inch circular needle
  • Scrap yarn for a provisional cast on
  • A crochet hook appropriate for your scrap yarn

GAUGE
16 stitches = 4 inches in rib pattern on larger needle

15 stitches = 4 inches in stockinette stitch on smaller needle

SIZE
Finished Dimensions: 25 inches in circumference at bottom edge of cowl x 8 inches tall

Designed by Purl Soho designer, Laura Ferguson.