This cowl is part of an ebook collection of 5 cowls where each cowl is being released weekly starting November 27th and ending on December 25th. Purchasing the ebook will mean you pay half for each cowl pattern as opposed to purchasing them individually. You will receive the updates for each pattern as they are released. The collection will include cowl patterns using a range of constructions, textures and yarn weights with at least one colorwork cowl.

Please note that refunds will not be given if you purchase patterns individually and then decide to buy the ebook.

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