Moonstone Cowl

The Moonstone Cowl, along with its stylish companion the Moonstone Hat, showcases a stunning low contrast colorwork design. This unique effect is achieved by blending a solid color with a variegated yarn in an elegant filigree style pattern. Inspired by the ethereal beauty of moonlight and shadows, the Moonstone collection brings a touch of whimsy and sophistication to any winter wardrobe.

Crafted with bulky weight yarn, you can easily whip up this cozy cowl in just one evening, making it a perfect project for knitting enthusiasts looking for quick and rewarding results!

Construction: The Moonstone Cowl is expertly knit from the bottom up, featuring charming twisted rib edges. The body showcases stranded colorwork, followed by a few decrease rows at the top to create a beautifully defined finish.

Needles: For this project, you will need a 4 mm/US Size 6 circular needle (40 cm length recommended) and a 5 mm/US Size 8 circular needle (40 cm length recommended) to achieve the perfect gauge and fit.

Notions: Ensure you have essential knitting supplies such as stitch markers and a tapestry needle ready for seamless project completion.

Yarn: This sophisticated pattern requires bulky weight or 12 ply yarn. For Color 1 (bottom), you will need approximately 80 yards, and for Color 2 (top), you'll need about 78 yards. The cowl is shown in the exquisite Ashford Tekapo 12 ply yarn in the colors Moonstone and Natural Light, which perfectly complement the design.

Finished Size: The finished Moonstone Cowl measures 8 inches tall with a generous circumference of 24 inches at its widest point, making it an ideal accessory for any head size.

Whether you’re searching for a quick knit project or a stunning gift for a fellow knitting lover, the Moonstone Cowl and Hat are the ideal patterns that combine beauty, functionality, and ease of crafting. Start creating your own Moonstone collection today and wrap yourself in the elegance of moonlight!