Gated Garden Cowl
The Gated Garden cowl is a perfect project for practicing stranded colorwork and steeking. With just two colors, you can practice holding multiple colors without having to constantly change yarn colors. The pattern also introduces steeking with a full video tutorial walking through the complete process.
The cowl is worked in four stages – the bottom folded hem is worked flat; steek stitches are cast on and the work is joined in the round; when the colorwork is complete, the top folded hem is worked flat before binding off. Finishing is the final stage – sewing the top and bottom hems to the inside, securing and cutting the steek, knitting the button bands, and adding the buttons.
Stitch pattern includes charted instructions only.
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Details
Sizing
Sizes:
One Size
Circumference: 20 in [51 cm]
Height: 7 in [18 cm]
Yarn
This stranded colorwork cowl is designed with fingering-weight yarn. The samples are worked in Knit Picks Palette, a two-ply yarn available in a wide range of colors. Choose two high-contrast colors for the best color effect.
Amounts listed below are approximate. Total yarn requirements will vary depending on the type of yarn used, gauge, and any alternations you may choose to make.
Shown in:
Knit Picks Palette (231 yds/211 m, 1.75 oz/50 g, 100% Peruvian Highland Wool):
Sample 1: 1 skein each Rouge (C1) and White (C2)
Sample 2: 1 skein each blue Bayou (C1) and Nimbus (C2)
Fingering weight yarn [Craft Yarn Council Superfine 1]
194 yds [177 m] C1
92 yds [84 m] C2
Needles
US 4 [3.5 mm] 16 in [40 cm] circular needle (or size needed to obtain gauge)
Use the needle size you need to achieve gauge.
Gauge
26 sts & 35 rnds = 4 in [10 cm] in stranded colorwork pattern
Gauge influences the size of your finished piece and the yardage needed for the project.
Notions
Stitch markers (2), tapestry needle, 5 half-inch [13-14 mm] buttons
Techniques
Stranded colorwork
Working in the round on circular needles
Working from a chart
Seaming & Buttonholes
Steeking
Video Tutorial
Pattern includes a full video tutorial: https://youtu.be/c1cx8AKzHGI
