Rollo Cowl
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This cowl features a traditional Scandinavian style colourwork pattern.
The name Rollo is a nickname for Rovaniemi, which was my home town in Finnish Lapland for ten years. The design was inspired by the colourwork pattern in Rovaniemi mittens.
Sizing and fit
This cowl is designed for cold winters. It has a narrow fit, so it can be worn under a jacket.
Finished measurements
Top circumference: 53 cm / 21”.
Bottom circumference: 61 cm / 24”.
Height: 36 cm / 14.25”.
Yarn
8-ply / DK to worsted weight wool yarn.
• 190 m / 208 yds of Main colour (MC) and
• 90 m / 98 yds of Contrast colour (CC).
Photographed in Arctic Banana Kampalanka (100% Finnish wool, 105 m / 115 yds - 50 g) in What a moss (MC) and natural white (CC).
Needles
Size A: Top ribbing, 3.25 mm / US 3 40 cm / 16” circular needle.
Size B: Bottom ribbing and colourwork,4.5 mm / US 7 40 cm / 16” circular needle.
Notions
4 Stitch markers, tapestry needle.
Gauge
Colorwork gauge: 21sts x 22rows to 10cm / 4” on 4.5mm/ US 7 needles in colourwork in the round, measured from a relaxed
fabric after blocking.
Design notes
• This cowl is knit bottom up and in the round.
• The work begins and ends with a ribbed cuff.
• The colourwork pattern covers the body of the cowl and includes increases that create the funnel shape of the cowl.
Techniques
The pattern provides written instructions and/or links to tutorials for the following techniques:
• Long-tail cast-on
• Stranded colourwork knitting
• Basic decreases: k2tog, CDD
Skill level
Advanced beginner
*Due to the large size of the repeat and use of long floats, this pattern is best suited to a knitter with some previous experience with stranded knitting. Bu tif you are an adventurous beginner, you could give it a try!*
The name Rollo is a nickname for Rovaniemi, which was my home town in Finnish Lapland for ten years. The design was inspired by the colourwork pattern in Rovaniemi mittens.
Sizing and fit
This cowl is designed for cold winters. It has a narrow fit, so it can be worn under a jacket.
Finished measurements
Top circumference: 53 cm / 21”.
Bottom circumference: 61 cm / 24”.
Height: 36 cm / 14.25”.
Yarn
8-ply / DK to worsted weight wool yarn.
• 190 m / 208 yds of Main colour (MC) and
• 90 m / 98 yds of Contrast colour (CC).
Photographed in Arctic Banana Kampalanka (100% Finnish wool, 105 m / 115 yds - 50 g) in What a moss (MC) and natural white (CC).
Needles
Size A: Top ribbing, 3.25 mm / US 3 40 cm / 16” circular needle.
Size B: Bottom ribbing and colourwork,4.5 mm / US 7 40 cm / 16” circular needle.
Notions
4 Stitch markers, tapestry needle.
Gauge
Colorwork gauge: 21sts x 22rows to 10cm / 4” on 4.5mm/ US 7 needles in colourwork in the round, measured from a relaxed
fabric after blocking.
Design notes
• This cowl is knit bottom up and in the round.
• The work begins and ends with a ribbed cuff.
• The colourwork pattern covers the body of the cowl and includes increases that create the funnel shape of the cowl.
Techniques
The pattern provides written instructions and/or links to tutorials for the following techniques:
• Long-tail cast-on
• Stranded colourwork knitting
• Basic decreases: k2tog, CDD
Skill level
Advanced beginner
*Due to the large size of the repeat and use of long floats, this pattern is best suited to a knitter with some previous experience with stranded knitting. Bu tif you are an adventurous beginner, you could give it a try!*