Peru Double Cowl Knitting Pattern

This unique cowl is both practical and a work of art, suitable for Advanced Beginners. Hand knitted in the round, the pattern is inspired by traditional Peruvian textile designs from South America. Full comprehensive instructions are included in the pattern to show you how to work Woven Floats technique. (This is similar to stranded color work.) There's a picture chart and full written instructions for the chart as well.

The Peru Double Cowl can be draped down the front or back of your clothes. You can double it over for an extra warm neck or, try twisting and wrapping it up over your head to keep your ears warm. The border is bouclé yarn though you can use any textured, Aran weight yarn. How about eyelash yarn or a thick, cuddly hand spun yarn? The centre is made from two colors of fingering weight yarn combining to make an exquisite design that is bound to turn heads.

Use colors that are sympathetic to each other for a subtle, classy look or go for high contrast colors when you want a more dramatic effect. It’s a quick project that doesn’t take much yarn so is great for busting your stash.

Included in the pattern

• Full detailed instructions including photos.
• Picture chart for the centre stitch design plus full written chart instructions.
• Tips on working easier and how to fix mistakes.

Dimensions

Small single cowl: 80 cm x 16 cm or 31 ½″ x 6 ½″

Regular double cowl (like the sample): 120 cm x 16 cm or 47 ¼″ x 6 ½″

Large double cowl: 140 cm x 16 cm or 55″ x 6 ½″

Yardage

Small single size

Border: Aran weight yarn: 140 metres / 153 yards

Color 1 MC: Fingering weight yarn: 69 metres / 75 yards

Color 2 CC: Fingering weight yarn: 131 metres / 144 yards

Regular double size

Border: Aran weight yarn: 210 metres / 230 yards

Color 1 MC: Fingering weight yarn: 104 metres / 113 yards

Color 2 CC: Fingering weight yarn: 197 metres / 216 yards

Large double size

Border: Aran weight yarn: 245 metres / 268 yards

Color 1 MC: Fingering weight yarn: 120 metres / 1132 yards

Color 2 CC: Fingering weight yarn: 230 metres / 252 yards

Equipment you will need

Single size cowl

4.5mm (US size 7) circular needle 60cm (24″) long

3.5mm (US size 4) circular needle 60cm (24″) long

Regular and Large Double cowls

4.5mm (US size 7) circular needle 100-120cm (40-48″) long

3.5mm (US size 4) circular needle 100-120cm (40-48″) long

All sizes

Darning needle

Open lock stitch markers in three colours.

Scissors

A few metres/yards of fingering weight waste yarn or sewing cotton to match your Border yarn.

Basic Chart reading and some slip stitch sewing is required.

Read more information about the making of this pattern on my blog https://drummrollknitwear.com/peru-double-cowl-knitting-pattern/

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