OK, October… enough with you!
I spent what felt like the entire month on the sofa knitting away on various new designs, unable to share many of them until now. But oh baby am I sharing! I’m so excited to be sharing today’s new release, designed in collaboration with Blue Moon Fiber Art’s Plushy - a super squishy heavy worsted weight superwash merino that feels like a hug when it’s around your neck!
CABIN ROSE COWL
This luscious no-so-little cowl checks a lot of boxes for me as a rather picky knitwear wearer. It’s heavy so it feels like it’s doing it’s job of giving me some warmth. It’s tapered so it’s sits non-fussily around my neck and creates a collar-like look. AND?! It’s mostly stockinette in the round which is definitely my jam.
Now through Sunday, November 11th, 2018 at 11:59pm PST (oh yeah, you’ve got 5 days to get your savings on), you can save 10% at checkout here on my website, or over on Ravelry using code CABINROSE at checkout. And what’s more? When you purchase the pattern on Ravelry, you’ll receive a discount code to use on the yarn. WHAT?! YES! Tina is amazing (she’s the owner and creative spirit behind BMFA) and has generously offered a discount on a skein of Plushy to make this delightful cowl when you purchase a copy of this pattern.**
‘**Caveat about this yarn discount: it can only be applied to the yarn order at the time of purchase - there is no post-purchase request for the discount on the yarn so please be sure to have the code ready at checkout!
Here’s the details about this cowl to get you going:
THE STORY
My favorite style of cowl is a tapered cowl that slouches comfortably for a nice warm pile of wool around my neck, but also flares out a bit for a collar-effect. This cowl checks all those boxes - and looks lovely, to boot!
MATERIALS
Blue Moon Fiber Arts Plushy (worsted weight; 100% superwash merino; approx. 330 yds/ 301 m per 270 g / 9.5 oz skein), 1 skein: ‘Figgy Pudding’; OR 330 yds of heavy worsted / light aran weight yarn
US 8 (5 mm) 16, 24 and 32” / 40, 60 and 80 cm circular needles (see Notes)
Fixed stitch markers (15; 1 distinct for BOR M)
Locking stitch marker (1, optional)
Row counter (optional)
Cable needle
Tapestry needle
FINISHED SIZE
22” / 56 cm neck circumference
34“ / 86.5 cm shoulder circumference
12.5” / 31.5 cm tall
PROJECT GAUGE
17 sts and 27 rows = 4” / 10 cm over stockinette in the round (unstretched), taken after blocking
NOTES
This cowl is worked in the round from the top-down, with increases worked at even intervals to create the tapered shape.
Written instructions are provided for the entirety of the cowl. Charted instructions are provided for the Cowl Body.
Adjust needle size as necessary to match gauge.
Note that the length of needle cable used will change as you work the cowl. The shortest, 16” / 40 cm length, was used for the cast on, the Top Band and the first section before the first set of increases is worked. The longer cables were used as the circumference of the cowl increased. Use the length that feels most comfortable.
SO WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?
Save on the pattern. Save on the yarn. Make a ton of gifts for your loved ones for this upcoming holiday season and just ROCK YOUR CABIN ROSE!
