Knitting Pattern • Retrowhirl Cowl
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This DIGITAL PDF KNITTING PATTERN contains full instructions to knit your own Retrowhirl Cowl using approximately 600 yards / 549 m of fingering weight or sock yarn and size US 3 (3.25 mm) knitting needles.
This pattern includes written instructions for one size cowl in two versions (solid single color version and multicolored stripey version).
THIS IS A DIGITAL PDF PATTERN ONLY. NO FINISHED PRODUCT WILL BE SHIPPED.
This pattern is also available on Ravelry: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/retrowhirl-cowl
Reverse stockinette stitch doesn’t get enough credit! The Retrowhirl Cowl is a close fitting, slouchy, endlessly customizable reverse stockinette cowl that can be knit in as few or many colors as your little heart desires.
The magic is that the entire cowl is knit top down and inside out, helix style, so there’s absolutely no purling, no carrying yarn up the inside, and no unsightly jogs between stripes. (Ok, I lied, there’s a little bit of purling in the ribbed edges. But only a little!) Stitches are increased every couple of inches so the cowl flares gently out around the shoulders.
Instructions are provided for both a single-color version, as well as a multicolored stripey version for using up scraps.
There’s also a matching hat! Get the Retrowhirl Hat pattern here:
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS One size: 18 in / 46 cm long and 23 in / 58.5 cm around
YARN REQUIRED Approximately 600 yards / 549 m fingering weight yarn total
SINGLE COLOR PURPLE SAMPLE SHOWN IN Approximately 521 yards / 477 m of Superfine Yarn Co. Erie Single (100% superwash merino, 400 yards / 367 m) fingering weight yarn in colorway Pennyroyal
SUGGESTED NEEDLES US 3 / 3.25 mm (or size needed to obtain gauge) circular needles
Gauge is not important, however different yarn/needles/gauge will affect yarn required and finished measurements
ADDITIONAL NOTIONS tapestry needle; scissors; 1 stitch marker in a unique color to mark BOR; 2 additional markers for helix color changes (optional)
GAUGE 28 sts and 40 rnds = 4 in / 10 cm in stockinette stitch in the round on larger needles, gently blocked
SKILLS REQUIRED Casting on stitches, knowledge of basic knitting stitches including simple increases and decreases, helix knitting on circular needles (instructions & video tutorial provided)
I love seeing your finished projects! Please share on social media using hashtag #RetrowhirlCowl and #ChristineParkerCo and tag me on Instagram @ChristineParkerCo so I can see & share it!
©2021 Christine Parker • For personal non-commercial use only. Not for resale or distribution without permission.
This pattern includes written instructions for one size cowl in two versions (solid single color version and multicolored stripey version).
THIS IS A DIGITAL PDF PATTERN ONLY. NO FINISHED PRODUCT WILL BE SHIPPED.
This pattern is also available on Ravelry: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/retrowhirl-cowl
Reverse stockinette stitch doesn’t get enough credit! The Retrowhirl Cowl is a close fitting, slouchy, endlessly customizable reverse stockinette cowl that can be knit in as few or many colors as your little heart desires.
The magic is that the entire cowl is knit top down and inside out, helix style, so there’s absolutely no purling, no carrying yarn up the inside, and no unsightly jogs between stripes. (Ok, I lied, there’s a little bit of purling in the ribbed edges. But only a little!) Stitches are increased every couple of inches so the cowl flares gently out around the shoulders.
Instructions are provided for both a single-color version, as well as a multicolored stripey version for using up scraps.
There’s also a matching hat! Get the Retrowhirl Hat pattern here:
✦Save $2 by adding both the hat and cowl patterns to your cart! No coupon needed! Discount applies automatically at checkout.✦
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS One size: 18 in / 46 cm long and 23 in / 58.5 cm around
YARN REQUIRED Approximately 600 yards / 549 m fingering weight yarn total
SINGLE COLOR PURPLE SAMPLE SHOWN IN Approximately 521 yards / 477 m of Superfine Yarn Co. Erie Single (100% superwash merino, 400 yards / 367 m) fingering weight yarn in colorway Pennyroyal
SUGGESTED NEEDLES US 3 / 3.25 mm (or size needed to obtain gauge) circular needles
Gauge is not important, however different yarn/needles/gauge will affect yarn required and finished measurements
ADDITIONAL NOTIONS tapestry needle; scissors; 1 stitch marker in a unique color to mark BOR; 2 additional markers for helix color changes (optional)
GAUGE 28 sts and 40 rnds = 4 in / 10 cm in stockinette stitch in the round on larger needles, gently blocked
SKILLS REQUIRED Casting on stitches, knowledge of basic knitting stitches including simple increases and decreases, helix knitting on circular needles (instructions & video tutorial provided)
I love seeing your finished projects! Please share on social media using hashtag #RetrowhirlCowl and #ChristineParkerCo and tag me on Instagram @ChristineParkerCo so I can see & share it!
©2021 Christine Parker • For personal non-commercial use only. Not for resale or distribution without permission.
