The town where I grew up used to be well known for making house bricks. Consequently, there is some fantastic brickwork in the town, it’s not unusual to see one house with three or four differently coloured bricks.

The patterns that the bricks are arranged in all have different names, some are for strength, some are purely decorative. When alternating rows of bricks are laid long side on and short side on, it’s called English Bond.

Techniques Used

• Slipped stitches

Size

• Height - 7”/17.75cm
• Circumference - 24”/60cm

Notions

• 1 stitch marker
• tapestry needle for weaving in the ends

Yarn Requirements

• MC - 27 Charcoal Heather - 60g, 123 yards/120m
• CC1 - 01 Cream - 20g, 44 yards/40m
• CC2 - 65 Flint Grey - 20g, 44 yards/40m

The instructions are both charted and fully written, so you can follow which you prefer.

I’d love it if you’d come to my group to show off your lovely cowl, or chat about it while you’re making it. You’d be very welcome!