I’m thrilled to partner with Botanical Yarn for their Advent 2023 knitting pattern! Mayfair Cowl is a playful design inspired by the cobbled sidewalks and winding streets of Mayfair, London. This cowl also features one of my absolute favorite stitch patterns - Old Shale. I knew this stitch design would be the perfect way to represent the streets and sidewalks of London. Even better, it perfectly highlights the beautiful fading yarn of this year’s Advent. The easily memorized stitch patterns and portability of the project make for ideal knitting this holiday season. Despite the simplicity, this project is big on texture, and the fading colors keep it interesting. I hope knitting Mayfair Cowl brings you all comfort and joy this holiday season!

CONSTRUCTION
Cowl is cast on provisionally, joined in the round, worked from the bottom up, then finished with an exposed seam 3 needle BO. 2 strands of yarn are held together throughout.

SIZE
One size/Adjustable length

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
26” / 65cm circumference X 12” / 30cm tall

YARN REQUIREMENTS
Please note these are yarn estimates. The amount used will depend on yarn, your personal gauge, and any modifications you make.
Botanical Yarns Merino 4ply Sock (75% Merino, 25% Nylon; 93 yards/ 85 meters per 20g); 1 skein of each of the 24 Advent Calendar colors

Or similar fingering weight yarn in the following amounts:
C1-C24: 75 yards/ 68 meters each

OR

Fingering weight yarn totaling 1,800 yards / 1636 meters
NOTE: 2 strands of yarn are held together throughout.

SAMPLE SHOWN
Day 1-Day 24 of the Botanical Yarn 2023 Advent Calendar

SUGGESTED NEEDLES
Needles listed are suggested.
Gauge Needle: US 5 / 3.75mm 24” / 60cm circular needle

TOOLS
Stitch Marker, tapestry needle, waste yarn, crochet hook, extra needle for 3 needle BO

GAUGE
While gauge is not crucial, it will affect the overall finished dimensions and yardage used.
24 stitches and 34 rounds= 4” / 10cm in stockinette stitch in the round with 2 strands of yarn held together, using Gauge Needle, blocked.

HELPFUL VIDEOS
This pattern contains links to several helpful video tutorials specifically for this pattern.

This pattern has been professionally tech edited.