Hibernal Cowl
Do you love the intricate stitch pattern featured in the Forest Fern Shawl? Are you searching for the perfect project to utilize the leftover yarn from your advent kit or those delightful mini-skeins lurking in your stash? Look no further!
This versatile cowl pattern is the ideal solution for your yarn scraps. The sample cowl showcased here was crafted using leftover yarn from the Frost Fern Shawl (Advent size), offering a beautiful way to give new life to your yarn. The cowl comes in two lengths: the short version features 12 stripes of varied colors, along with 1 stripe in the main color, while the long version boasts 6 stripes in the main color and a charming array of colors intertwined throughout.
Skills Required:
To create this stunning cowl, you'll need to be comfortable with the following skills:
- Working lace
- Working stripes
- Following charts and/or written instructions
Gauge: It’s important to achieve the correct gauge for the Forest Fern pattern, which is 27 stitches and 23 rows per 4 inches when strongly blocked.
Finished Size (blocked): This cowl comes in both short and long versions, measuring:
- Short: 15.75” / 40 cm wide by 52” / 183 cm circumference
- Long: 15.75” / 40 cm wide by 72” / 183 cm circumference
Yarn Requirements: The cowl utilizes approximately 1,162 (1,512) yards (1,062 (1,383) meters) of fingering weight yarn that knits at a gauge of 7-7.5 stitches per inch. The main color (MC) requires 298 (648) yards/272 (593) meters, while the contrasting colors (CC) total 864 yards/790 meters. Each stripe uses around 72 yards/66 meters of yarn, making it easy to use up your scraps.
Yarn Recommendation: The cowl is beautifully showcased in the long version using Indigodragonfly 'MerGoat Sock', which consists of 80% wool, 10% cashmere, and 10% nylon; with each skein weighing 4.06 oz/115 grams and containing 400 yards/366 meters.
Don't miss out on this charming project that will not only enhance your knitting skills but also allow you to create a stunning accessory perfect for any season. Start your journey with the Forest Fern Cowl today and enjoy the satisfaction of creating something beautiful from your leftover yarn!
