A print version of Langsoond - A Shetland Yarn by Donna Smith is also available here.

Jacobina Cowl
A cosy cowl with an all-over Fair Isle pattern that uses naturally dyed Langsoond DK yarn on an undyed white background. The pattern was inspired by a cardigan my Granny (Jacobina) wore regularly. I adapted the pattern so it creates an all-over motif rather than the stripes of patterns that were in the original jumper. The use of the double knitting weight yarn and an all-over pattern creates a fairly thick fabric and, as the cowl is relatively narrow width it fits around your neck snuggly to keep out those draughty winds.

Pattern Notes
The cowl begins with a few rounds of stocking stitch in the background colour to create a curled edging, then a few rows of rib before the pattern begins. The pattern uses two colours throughout the main part of the cowl and it is finished in the background colour with a section of ribbing, then several rounds of stocking stitch to mirror the start.

Sizes
Small (Large)

Actual size (when measured flat):
25 (29) cm / 9.75 (11.5) in wide x 25 (25) cm / 9.75 (9.75) in deep

Yarn
Langsoond Double Knitting (100% Shetland Wool, 220m (241yds)/100g skein)

Shade A: Keksie x 1 (1) skein
Shade B: Midnight x 1 (1) skein
Shade C: Medium Blue x 1 (1) skein
Shade D: Pale Pink x 1 (1) skein
Shade E: Aald Rose x 1 (1) skein

The pattern colours in the cowl only require small quantities of yarn and is a very good way of using up scraps.

Approximate quantities of yarn used:
Shade A: Keksie x 53g (60g)
Shade B: Midnight x 13g (15g)
Shade C: Medium Blue x 19g (22g)
Shade D: Pale Pink x 2g (3g)
Shade E: Aald Rose x 9g (11g)

Gauge
25 sts and 25 rounds to 10cm over colourwork pattern in the round, after blocking.

Please check your tension carefully and adjust your needle size accordingly.

This sample was knitted in size 4.5mm (UK 7/US 7) needles for the colourwork, and in size 4.0mm (UK 8/US 6) needles for the stocking stitch and rib.

Needles and Notions
Set of circular needles, length 60cm (24in) or longer, or your preferred needles for working in the round, in size needed to obtain correct gauge
One set of similar needles one size smaller than gauge needles, for stocking stitch and rib.

Stitch markers
Blunt tapestry needle