Cooler weather is the perfect opportunity to start bundling yourself up in cosy knitwear and this oversized cowl is a great way to stay warm. Using bulky weight yarn, this cowl uses a simple stranding technique to create an interesting smocked texture which is easy to work.
Sizes
Finished Circumference: 32” (81 cm)
Finished Length: 19” (48 cm)
Yarn
Ístex Bulky Lopi (100% Wool; 66 yd 60 m/100 g: #5 Black Heather 1 skein, #51 White 1 skein, #54 Light Ash Heather 1 skein, #56 Ash Heather 1 skein, #58 Dark Grey Heather 1 skein)
Needles
US size 13 (9 mm) 24” (61 cm) or 32” (80 cm) circular needle.
Notions
Stitch marker; large tapestry needle.
Gauge
11 sts and 16 rows = 4” (10 cm) in Smocked Stitch pattern after wet blocking
Image (C) Edsger Studio