Calla Street Cowl

Construction: The Calla Street Cowl is expertly designed to perfectly complement the Calla Street Hat, making it a stylish and practical addition to your winter wardrobe. This deceptively simple knit showcases a reversible design, allowing you to switch up your look while providing exceptional warmth. The all-over ribbing not only adds rich texture but also creates ample ease and stretch, ensuring this versatile cowl keeps you cozy during chilly days.

Skill Level: Intermediate Skills Needed: This pattern requires proficiency in knitting in the round, performing a m1 increase, and executing a k2tog decrease. Ideal for knitters looking to expand their skills while creating a functional and fashionable accessory.

Sizes Available: The Calla Street Cowl comes in two sizes to accommodate a variety of style preferences: Circumference: 36” (72”), Height: 9”. The flexibility in size makes it a fantastic gift option for friends and family!

Gauge: Achieve a gauge of 20 stitches and 30 rows per 4” in the body of the cowl stitch pattern, blocked. This is crucial for ensuring your finished project fits as intended.

Materials Required: To knit the Calla Street Cowl, you’ll need US 7 (3.75 mm) double-pointed needles or a suitable circular needle for knitting in the round. Plan to have approximately 280-300 yards for the smaller size and 600-620 yards for the larger size of DK weight wool, wool-blend, or similar yarn. The sample shown features Barenaked Wool’s Better Breakfast DK (in the lovely Poppyseed grey) paired with Loops and Thread's Joy yarn (in the vibrant Lagoon turquoise). Don't forget essential tools such as a stitch marker, yarn needle, and scissors to complete your project!

Add this gorgeous Calla Street Cowl to your knitting repertoire and enjoy crafting a piece that is not only beautiful but also highly functional. Perfect for layering or as a standalone statement piece, this cowl is a must-have for any knitting enthusiast!