Twinkle and Spark Cowl by Yarnia Designs

Twinkle and Spark Cowl

Knitting
December 2019
Any gauge - designed for any gauge ?
20 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette
US 2½ - 3.0 mm
US 4 - 3.5 mm
US 6 - 4.0 mm
200 - 400 yards (183 - 366 m)
One Size
English
This pattern is available as a free Ravelry download

The Twinkle and Spark Cowl is inspired by twinkly lights and fireworks around the festive season and New Year’s Eve. This simple cowl embraces the little things which bring joy at this time of year.
The pattern is written for three different yarn weights: Fingering, Sport and DK weight and was designed with hand spun yarns in mind. As a spinner, it can be difficult to predict what weight of yarn you will create, and so this pattern is one you can turn to no matter what weight of yarn you have.
A video tutorial is included within the pattern for the detailed stitches.

Yarn:

The pattern uses approximately 100g of yarn in either Fingering, Sport or DK weight and is designed to be easily adjustable:

  • Fingering weight: approx 400yds / 365m per 100g
  • Sport weight: approx 328yds / 300m per 100g
  • DK weight: approx 246yds / 225m per 100g The sample shown uses sport weight hand spun yarn created from 100% Polwarth fibre by Witchcrafty Lady.

Recommended Needle Size:

  • Fingering weight: 3mm (US Size 2.5) on 16 inch circular.
  • Sport weight: 3.5mm (US Size 4) on 16 inch circular
  • DK weight: 4mm (US Size 6) on 16 inch circular. Needle sizes are a guideline, please adjust the needle size if necessary to obtain gauge.

Gauge:

  • Fingering weight: 28 sts / 36 rows = 4 inches (10cm) in stockinette stitch
  • Sport weight: 24 sts / 32 rows = 4 inches (10cm) in stockinette stitch
  • DK weight: 20 sts / 30 rows = 4 inches (10cm) in stockinette stitch

Sizes:

One size: The finished circumference of the cowl is 22 inches (56cm). The cowl length for the sample is 16 inches (40.5cm), but can be easily adjusted.