Arcadia Cowl by Heather Davis

Arcadia Cowl

Knitting
January 2022
DK (11 wpi) ?
21 stitches and 40 rows = 4 inches
in garter stitch
US 6 - 4.0 mm
270 - 300 yards (247 - 274 m)
One size
English
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This gender-inclusive cowl is named for the slipped stitch patterning in the center, reminiscent of Greek fretwork. May it transport your day-to-day into small adventures and accompany you on new discoveries.

The cowl was designed to be an easy and relaxing two-color knit, which uses only one color at a time to achieve its unique and eye-catching graphics.

It features a split garter stitch bottom to allow for a better fit at the shoulders, which is then connected in the round to start the color patterning, thereby avoiding purling!

The bubble section involves only the periodic dipped stitch (knit into a row below), and the fretwork section is deceptively simple.

Yarn requirements
Approximately 60 g / 146 m (160 yds) MC, 40 g / 100 m (110 yds) CC

Shown in: Swans Island Washable Wool Collection DK 100% Merino, 270 yds / 100 g in Mallard (MC) and Pesto (CC) → one skein of each is adequate for both cowl and coordinating hat.

Suggested needle: 16” US 6 (4 mm) circular or size needed to obtain gauge

Approximate measurements: 23” (58 cm) circumference measured at bottom edge, 19” (48 cm) circumference measured at top edge, and 9.5” (24 cm) tall.

Alternative yarn recommendations:

  • Any 2 sport or lightweight DK yarns
  • 1 sport or lightweight DK plus 1 fingering or sock+mohair carry along strand