Gathered Cowl

Description

Method:
Worked in the round from the bottom up this cowl begins with the decorative Channel Island cast on. This has the added advantage of creating 2 stitches at a time making casting on the large number of stitches required for the bottom edge much quicker!

The start of the round is placed at the back of the neck where the decreases are slightly further apart (the pattern jog helps indicate this for the wearer of the finished cowl).

The cowl ends with a rolled hem worked on smaller needles which provides a soft top edge around your neck and face.

The pattern contains 2 pdfs; one with written instructions and a chart for the Gathered Stitch pattern, the second pdf The Channel Island Cast On contains a photo tutorial for this technique.

The Gathered Stitch pattern used in this design is both charted and written out. You do not need to be prepared to read and work from charts in order to enjoy knitting this design!

Size:
This pattern is written in one size; the approximate measurements are given below:

Yarn:
This pattern was written for Boho Spirit yarn by Cygnet.

If you wish to use a different yarn, please bear in mind the Boho Spirit is a thick DK/ thin worsted weight yarn. Make sure you do a generous swatch to check not only your tension/ gauge but also to confirm that you are happy with the drape of your chosen yarn.

The cowl shown used the following shade and quantity:
Cygnet Boho Spirit in 6943 Dream approx. 410 metres (448 yards)

Gauge:
13 Gathered Stitches and 48 rows to 6″ (15 cm) measured over Gathered Stitch Pattern worked in the round and using larger needles. Please note this is over 6″ not the more usual 4″.

Needles:
4.5mm circular knitting needles with 60 cm cable, or size needed to achieve tension.
4mm circular knitting needles with 60 cm cable.

Other Materials Required:
6 Stitch Markers
Tape Measure
Scissors
Darning needle for sewing in ends.