Array Cowl
Featuring columns of garter stitch and slipped stitches, the Array Cowl uses mosaic knitting to create a textured möbius cowl. Choose either high contrast or more harmonious colours for this simple but engaging project, and create a cowl perfect to add to any outfit on cooler days.
Finished Measurements
Circumference: 28” / 71 cm
Height: 9” / 23 cm
Yarn
Colour A: Fingering weight yarn (90 grams / 393 yards / 360 metres)
Colour B: Fingering weight yarn (92 grams / 402 yards / 368 metres)
Suggested Yarn
Colour A: 1 skein of Truly Hooked Yak Sock, colour ‘Juice’ (70% SW Merino, 20% Yak, 10% Nylon) - 100 grams / 437 yards / 400 metres per skein.
Colour B: 1 skein of Truly Hooked Yak Sock, colour ‘Mulled Wine’ (70% SW Merino, 20% Yak, 10% Nylon) - 100 grams / 437 yards / 400 metres per skein.
Needles
3mm - 16 inch / 40 cm circular (use the needle size needed to achieve gauge).
A second needle of the same size will be needed to finish the cowl. If you don’t have a second 3mm needle you could use a smaller size such as 2.75mm.
Notions
- Row counter
- 1 stitch marker (for beginning of round)
- Tapestry needle
- Waste yarn
- Crochet hook (for the provisional cast on)
Gauge
32 sts & 60 rnds in a 4 x 4 inch (10 x 10 cm) square worked in the round in the stitch pattern, blocked.
Techniques
- Knitting
- Purling
- Working in the round
- Working from a chart (written directions are also included which can be used instead)
- Mosaic knitting
- Decreasing
- Slipping stitches
- Provisional cast on
- Kitchener stitch
Learn more
Read my blog post for an in-depth look at the Array Cowl pattern.
