The design on this cowl is inspired by the style of art known as Insular, or Hiberno-Saxon. Knotwork decoration is a major feature of this style, and it has terrific visual interest when knitted up using the mosaic technique. The technique itself requires only very basic knitting skills - mosaic knitting makes colorwork easy! The garter stitch construction makes the cowl thicker and squishier than stockinette stitch, great for a cold day.

Skills required

• Knit stitches
• Slipped stitches

(A tutorial link for the mosaic/slipped stitch knitting technique is provided in the pattern, and both written and charted instructions are provided.)

Yarn requirements

• Main colour: 210-225 yards
• Contrast colour: 175-185 yards

Additional notions needed

• Tapestry needle
• Stitch markers (optional)
• Five 0.5” (1.25cm) buttons.