Sommers Cowl
Sommers Cowl
Worked circularly in two colors of stranded knitting each round, the modern Sommers colorwork pattern blends beautifully from end to end. The two edges are sewn together to create a super cozy cowl that can be worn single or double.
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Note: This pattern is included free with a project kit featuring our Studio Blend No. 2 yarn, which creates a lightweight fabric with a beautiful stitch definition and soft drape.
Construction
Cowl is worked circularly from the bottom up, then ends are sewn together. The Sommers Pattern may be worked either from written directions or from chart.
Size
48" / 122 cm finished circumference
20" / 51 cm finished length (10" / 25.5 cm after seaming)
Yarn
Julie Hoover Studio Blend No. 2
70% wool, 30% cashmere
264 yards / 241 meters per 50 g skein
2 skeins each of Color 1 (C1), Color 2 (C2), Color 3 (C3), and Color 4 (C4)
408 yards / 373 meters color C1; 385 yards / 352 meters Color C2; 368 yards / 336 meters each of colors C3 and C4
Sample shown in colors Pearl (C1), Shadow (C2), Fog (C3), and Sky (C4)
Gauge
30 stitches & 32 rounds = 4" / 10 cm in Sommers Pattern after blocking
Needle
One 24" / 60 cm circular needle
US 4 / 3.5 mm or size needed to obtain gauge listed
Other Materials
Stitch marker, blunt tapestry needle, blocking wires & T-pins (optional but recommended)
Skill Level
3 of 5