The Shablam! Cowl is a high impact piece with embroidery detail. Worked from bottom up, it includes folded brims, with a neat little purl edge to give a crisp finish.

The embroidery section is optional but really makes the piece pop and I have included a map for the design. You only need to buff up on the backstitch, no expertise in embroidery needed!

Any scrap DK yarn will work for the embroidery detail - I used a cotton DK that was knocking around in my stash. Go bright and bold with your colour choices!

SIZES
Adult (one size)
Circumference: 61 CM (24 “)
Height: 34.5 cm (13.5 “)

YARN

Featured Yarn:
De Rerum Natura - Gilliat.
Aran/Worsted 10 ply
(100% Merino wool)
250 m (273 yd) / 100 g. 

Plume (Color A): 
250 m (273 yd) - I used just under a 100 g ball as sold

Potimarron (Color B): 
Approx. 50 g. I used just under half of the ball. I used the rest for some mittens - it’s great for winter knits!

Scrap DK Yarn (embroidery)
Two colours - I chose red and
yellow in a DK cotton.

NEEDLES
4.5 mm (US 7) circulars
60 cm (24”) cable length

Note: Adjust needle size as
necessary to obtain gauge

NOTIONS
Tapestry Needle
Stitch markers

GAUGE
Measurements taken after
blocking. Gauge Isn’t hugely important for this cowl, providing it’s not wildly out as it’s a generous size.

Colourwork pattern, worked in the round: 
22 sts × 28 rnds = 10 x 10 cm (4 x 4 “) 

Stockinette stitch worked in the round (Brim):
24 STS x 28 = 10 x 10 CM (4 x 4 “)