Wissahickon Cowl

Size: Approximately 22-23” in circumference

Materials: 3 colors of Shepherd’s Wool DK. Color A=120 yds, Color B=24 yds, Color C=12 yds

Needles: 1 US6 (4.0mm) in 16” circulars, or size needed to get gauge.

Notions: Stitch marker and tapestry needle.

Gauge: 22.5 sts by 28 rows = 4” in pattern, blocked.

Notes: I carried color C up the inside of the cowl for rows 5 and 8. I then cut the yarn, leaving a 4” tail. I started carrying it again on rows 14, 17, and 20. I did this to prevent puckering.

Abbreviations: K=Knit, P=Purl, CO=Cast-On, BO=Bind-Off, PM=Place Marker, SM=Slip Marker, sts=Stitches

Color A =

Color B=

Color C=   

Spiral Ribbing:

row 1: *k2, p1, repeat to *

row 2: *k1, p1, k1, repeat to *

row 3: *p1, k2, repeat to *

Pattern:

Using Color A, CO 132 sts on your circular needle. Join, being careful not to twist, PM, follow rows 1 through 3 of Spiral Ribbing. Repeat rows 1 through 3 two more times (9 rows total). Begin Wissahickon Colorwork Chart. Please change to larger needles if needed for colorwork.

Wissahickon colorwork chart:

Next round, with Colors A and B: SM, *Work Row 1 of chart across 6 sts*, repeat from * 22 more times. Continue to work rows 2-24 of chart, adding Color C on row 5. After your colorwork is done, cut Colors B and C, leaving 4” tails for weaving in.

After last row of chart, and with Color A, begin rows 1 through 3 of Reverse Spiral Ribbing. Repeat rows 1 through 3 two more times (9 rows total). BO in Color A.

Reverse Spiral Ribbing:

row 1: *p1, k2, repeat to *

row 2: *k1, p1, k1, repeat to *

row 3: *k2, p1, repeat to *

Finishing:

When finished weave in ends, but do not trim them until after blocking. Block by soaking in warm water with detergent. Gently squeeze out excess water and lay flat on a drying board.