Oakshire Cowl

This design is inspired by the changing of the seasons in the Pacific Northwest. The central leaf motifs reference a combination of several native trees as their leaves begin to turn and fall to the ground. The braided ribbing edge detail suggests the winding bare branches, while the bobbles represent the seeds of new beginnings.

Suggested Yarn

• 2-3 skeins of Worsted weight yarn
• Malabrio Rios or Worsted, 100% Superwash Merino, 100g 210 yards per skein
• Sample : Rios Pearl Ten (grey) and Worsted Sunset (orange)

Approximate Yardage

• Small: 285 yards (260 m) MC, 60 yards (55 m) CC
• Large: 355 yards (324 m) MC, 75 yards (68 m) CC

Suggested Needles

• US 5/3.75mm or size needed to obtain gauge
• 24in (60 cm) circular needles

Gauge

• 20 sts x 25 rows per 4 in (10 cm) in colorwork

Size(s)

• Small (Large)

Finished Measurements

• 12.5in (32cm) height
• Small: 28in (71cm) circumference
• Large: 35in (89cm) circumference

This pattern is for an adventurous beginner.

Construction

• This pattern is knit in the round, from the bottom up. 

Special Techniques

• K3tog/YO/K3tog into same stitch
• Make Bobbles
• 2-color stranded colorwork in the round
• Chart reading