Caavie Cowl

This cowl is worked bottom up in the round and features classic Fair Isle motifs. This cowl was inspired from a jumper my mum designed in the 70s and which is now in the archives at the Shetland Museum. The snowflake-like motif resulted in the name “Caavie” which is a Shetland word for blizzard.

Size
Circumference: 22 ½” / 57cm
Height/Depth: 8 ½” / 22cm

Needles
US 4 / 3.5mm circular needle, 16” / 40cm length
US 3 / 3.25mm circular needle, 16” / 40cm length
Always use a needle size that will result in the correct gauge after blocking.

Yarn
Fingering weight yarn in the following amounts:
150 yds (MC)
30 yds (CC1)
40 yds (CC2)
15 yds (CC3)
10 yds (CC4)
20 yds (CC5)

shown in:
Jamieson & Smith Supreme Jumper Weight (100% Real Shetland Wool; 188 yds / 50g)
MC Shade 2005

Jamieson & Smith 2 ply Jumper Weight Yarn (100% Real Shetland Wool; 125 yds / 25g)
CC1 (Shade 125), CC2 (Shade 203), CC3 (Shade 001), CC4 (shade 54), CC5 (shade 78)

Notions
Tapestry needle for weaving in ends, marker (for beginning of round).

Gauge
28 sts & 32 rnds = 10cm / 4” over Fair Isle pattern on US 4 / 3.5mm needles after blocking