Welted Cowl Using Rowan Softyak DK
The Design
Truth time, we have fallen hard for Rowan's Softyak DK. So soft, and summery—and a dozen colors! So between busily knitting garments, we picked up this simple little project. Our Welted Cowl transitions easily from late spring into summer (and fall!), and is warm and light at the same time. A two skein project, so it's quick, and alternates knitting and purling in the round—just the right amount of variation and mindless. A fun way to taste this new yarn!
The Details
FINISHED SIZE
Cowl: Approx. 24"/61cm around x 11"/28cm deep, with welts flattened.
Infinity loop (not shown): Approx. 48"/122cm around by 11"/28cm deep, with welts flattened.
YARN
Cowl: 2 skeins Rowan Softyak DK (148yds/135m each). Or approx. 220 yds/200m of DK- or sport-weight yarn. Shown in Color 236 Lea.
Infinity loop (not shown): 3 skeins Rowan Softyak DK (148yds/135m each). Or approx. 440 yds/400m of DK- or sport-weight yarn.
NEEDLES & NOTIONS
US 6 (4mm) 16–24"/40–60cm circular, or size to obtain gauge.
One US 8 (5mm) needle, or two sizes larger than gauge needle, for bind-off.
GAUGE
Approx. 20 sts = 4"/10cm in stockinette stitch in the round, blocked.
Digital Welted Cowl & Infinity Loop pattern. (Download)
Printed Welted Cowl & Infinity Loop pattern. (Requires shipping.)
COLOR: 230 Cream. Pale heathery grey.
COLOR: 233 Prairie. Medium tealy blue.
COLOR: 239 Plateau. Slate blue.
COLOR: 231 Steppe. Lavender pink with grey heather.
COLOR: 232 Plain. Cloudy grey.
COLOR: 243 Terrain. Blueberry.
COLOR: 240 Pasture. Forest green.
COLOR: 237 Meadow. Orchid pink.
COLOR: 236 Lea. Warm red, between brick and tomato.
COLOR: 235 Pampas. Slightly muted tangerine.
COLOR: 234 Savannah. Golden tan.
COLOR: 242 Peat. Earthy brown.
