The Arte Nuova Cowl is a celebration of colourwork in the form of a cosy, luxurious Winter warmer. The colourwork design takes light inspiration from Art Deco architecture, featuring geometric, interlaced lines and shapes. The cowl is gently shaped to optimise fit and has sufficient depth to allow it to drape beautifully around the neck whilst still offering warmth and comfort.

Sizing Guide
The cowl is available in one size, with a base circumference of 27.5”/70cm and a height of 13.25”/33.5cm. The cowl is tapered slightly near the top for optimal fit, giving a top circumference of 25.25”/64cm.

Yarn
For this design, you need DK weight yarn in two colours: Main Colour (MC) and Contrast Colour (CC).
In the sample shown, Main Colour is Stylecraft Life DK in Charcoal and Contrast Colour is Hypothesis Yarns DK in Urchin.

Yardage
Please note yardages for I-Cord CO and BO are included separately, to allow you to make your own choice as to whether to use main colour or contrast colour for these parts of the design.
Main Colour: 204 metres / 223 yards / 69 grams
Contrast Colour: 136 metres / 149 yards / 68 grams
I-Cord CO and BO yardages (total required for both): 29 metres / 32 yards / 15 grams.

Gauge
Using 4mm / US size 6 needles, or needle size required to meet gauge, 21 stitches over 29 rounds in stockinette stitch, blocked, creates a 4x4”/10cm square.

Tools
4mm / US size 6 circular needles
3.5mm / US size 4 circular needles
3.5mm / US size 4 DPNs (optional – for grafting I-cord ends)
4mm / G / 6 crochet hook
scrap yarn
tapestry needle for weaving ends and grafting