Cabled waves ripple across the surface of this generously sized cowl, suggesting the fresh beauty of the loch it’s named for. The angled seam adds dramatic interest and a softly spreading shape.
Lustrous BFL/silk from The Wool Kitchen makes for a fluid, glowing fabric to wrap you in comfort after a swim - or any other time.
Size Depth: 41 cm / 16 in Circumference at bottom edge: 147.5 cm / 58 in Circumference at neck edge: 55.5 cm / 22 in
Yarn The pattern requires 640 m / 700 yds DK yarn. I recommend using a rounded yarn that will give good stitch definition to the finished cowl. The finished fabric should have good drape at the stated gauge.
Sample is made using: The Wool Kitchen BFL Silk DK, 55% Blue Faced Leicester, 45% Silk, 212 m / 232 yds per 100g skein. Colourway: Wild Swimming, 3 skeins
Needles 3.75 mm circular or straight needles 4 mm circular or straight needles
Tension 20 sts and 30 rows over 10 cm / 4 in, in stocking stitch. Gauge is not critical but will affect the finished dimensions and the amount of yarn used.