Fern Forest
This design is inspired by a fern filled forest. This loop cowl is knit in the round lengthwise. Once the desired length of the cowl has been reached, the two ends of the cowl are joined together with Kitchener stitch (link to tutorial included) to form a continuous, double-sided loop. This is an easy colorwork project and an approachable intro for those who are new to stranded knitting. I love loop cowls because they go on with out any fuss, and fit well underneath a warm winter jacket.
This pattern is available in English and Portuguese. You will receive all versions with your purchase.
SIZE
One Size
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
8.75”/ 22 cm wide x 32”/ 81.5 cm long.
Note: knitted tube is approximately 17”/ 43.5 cm in circumference and is 8.75”/ 22 cm wide when measured flat.
SUGGESTED YARN
Retrosaria Vovó 100% Portuguese wool, 156 yards / 143 m / 50 grams
MC: #26 (Black) - 3 balls
CC: #04 (Golden green) – 2 balls
YARN
Sport or fingering weight wool or wool blend yarn in the following amounts:
MC: 430 yds / 394 m
CC: 230 yds / 219 m
NEEDLES
Note: Swatch to determine what needle sizes you need to use. Needle sizes are only a suggestion.
Size US 4 / 3.5 mm 16” / 40 cm circular needle. Note: you will need a second needle of the same size for the last step, to finish the cowl.
GAUGE
26 sts and 28 rnds = 4” / 10 cm
*Special thanks to Rosa Pomar for the Portuguese translation.
Digital knitting pattern in PDF form. All sizes listed are included in the pattern.