Catalina Cowl by Abbye Dahl

Catalina Cowl

Knitting
August 2019
6 Strand Embroidery Floss (Lace weight)
both are used in this pattern
DK (11 wpi) ?
18 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette Stitch after wet blocking
US 7 - 4.5 mm
1076 yards (984 m)
14” long x 16” wide
English

The cowl features all the fun and exciting spring colors, but it’s knit to keep you warm! The mix of tassels and brioche stitches gives a fun, textural experience.

Skill Level: Intermediate

Size: 14” long x 16” wide

Gauge: 18 sts and 24 rows = 4” 10 cm in Stockinette Stitch after wet blocking

Materials

Yarn:

Sweet Georgia Superwash DK (100% Superwash Merino Wool; 256 yards 234 meters/115 grams): Watershed (C1, 1 ball), Beach House (C2, 1 ball), Cherry (C3, 1 ball), Candy floss (C4, 1 ball)

Lace weight yarn DMC 6 strand embroidery floss Group 13 (100% long staple Egyptian cotton; 8.7 yards 8 meters): 3821 (C5, 3 balls), 613 (C6, 3 balls) for tassel

Needles: US Size 7 (4.5 mm) 16” straight, US Size 7 (4.5 mm) 16” circular

Notions: Markers, removable markers, tapestry needle, 1×1″ cardboard square

Pattern Notes ─ This pattern is worked in the round from the top down. The tassels are added after blocking (see pattern’s attachment: “Catalina Cowl Tassels”: phototutorial).