Insular Cowl by Kathleen Sperling

Insular Cowl

Knitting
October 2019
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
28 stitches and 60 rows = 4 inches
in mosaic pattern, after blocking
US 1½ - 2.5 mm
US 2½ - 3.0 mm
385 - 410 yards (352 - 375 m)
One size: approx. 11.5" high and 22" circumference when buttoned
English
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The design on this cowl is inspired by the style of art known as Insular, or Hiberno-Saxon. Knotwork decoration is a major feature of this style, and it has terrific visual interest when knitted up using the mosaic technique. The technique itself requires only very basic knitting skills - mosaic knitting makes colorwork easy! The garter stitch construction makes the cowl thicker and squishier than stockinette stitch, great for a cold day.

Skills required

  • Knit stitches
  • Slipped stitches

(A tutorial link for the mosaic/slipped stitch knitting technique is provided in the pattern, and both written and charted instructions are provided.)

Yarn requirements

  • Main colour: 210-225 yards
  • Contrast colour: 175-185 yards

Additional notions needed

  • Tapestry needle
  • Stitch markers (optional)
  • Five 0.5” (1.25cm) buttons.