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The Kelo Cowl showcases traditional Nordic knitting motifs in a bold black and white design. This timeless and simple piece adds a touch of heritage to your winter wardrobe, keeping you warm and stylish on any occasion.

Named after the majestic ‘kelo’ trees of Finland, known for their beauty and strength, standing tall and steadfast through the ages.

Check out the matching Kelo Hat and knit a striking set.

The Kelo Cowl is also a great way to use up small amounts of scrap yarn—knit each motif in a different color for a playful, personalized cowl.

Size
1
Width (laid flat)
28 cm / 11 ”
Height
Approx. 28.5 cm / 11 ”

Yarn
Fingering weight yarns combined with silk mohair.
The sample is knitted in Sandnes Garn Sunday (100 % merino wool 235 m / 256 yds / 50 g), colorways 1099 (MC) & 1012 (CC) &
Isager Silk Mohair (75 % kid mohair, 25 % silk, 212m / 230 yds / 25 g), colorways 30 (MC) & E0 (CC)

You’ll need 1 ball of Sunday in MC and 2 balls of Isager Silk Mohair in MC, and 1 ball of Sunday in CC and 1 ball of Isager Silk Mohair in CC.

If you prefer to use DK weight yarns, use the meterage and yds as a guideline, follow the yarn amount requirements for the fingering weight yarn.

Yardage
MC: 200 m / 220 yds of fingering weight yarn and 200 m / 220 yds in lace weight yarn
CC: 77 m / 85 yds of fingering weight yarn and 77 m / 85 yds of lace weight yarn

Needles
2.5 mm (US 1.5) and 3 mm (US 2.5) circular needles 80 cm / 32”. Use the needle size that gives you the correct gauge. (Note, 80 cm / 32 ” for magic loop or longer.)

Gauge
26 sts x 30 rnds = 10 cm / 4 ” in colorwork

Notions
Darning needle.
Stitch markers.

Techniques and other notes
Tubular Cast On and Cast Off.
Colorwork.
In the round.