Mindfulness Cowl Knitted

Following on from our Mindfulness Shawl, Kirsty and I wanted to add something super cosy and warm to our collection of meditative knits. This time we are showcasing Isle of Skye Natural Dye Company’s new yarn, Anam.

Anam, a Gaelic word, meaning Life & Soul, is a beautifully soft 70% Merino/30% Shetland DK Yarn. By blending the Australian Merino and Shetland yarns together this yarn is a celebration of the life that Kirsty (Scottish) and Simon (Australian) have made together on the Isle of Skye. The yarn is hand- dyed by Kirsty and Simon, using healing plants that grow on the Isle of Skye and the pattern tells the story of the waves that have surrounded the Island for Millenia. We hope that knitting this shawl will give you moments of complete calm, help you to focus on your feelings and become aware on the present moment and your thoughts.

The cowl pattern flows in a regular rhythm of increase, and decrease stitches and can be worn two ways, either loose or snug around the neck by folding it double.

Materials

Anam DK

70% Merino ethically sourced from Australia/30% Shetland 50g/153m

Sample 1:

1 x Natural – Col 1

1 x Meadowsweet – Col 2 1 x Madder – Col 3

Sample 2:

1 x Natural – Col 1

1 x Medium Indigo – Col 2 1 x Dark Indigo – Col 3

4mm Knitting Needle (Circular is recommended due to number of stitches) 1 Stitch Marker

Darning Needle

Gauge: Not crucial for this project but somewhere near 22sts = 10cm using 4mm needle is preferable.

Measurements after blocking Circumference 108cm x Depth 19cm