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The iconic Scots pine, gnarled and twisted with age, is an enduring remnant of the primeval Caledonian forest. The deep texture of the tuck stitches mirrors the bark of these ancient trees, forming an airy, wind-resistant fabric that protects you in four dense layers.

The pattern was originally designed as part of Black Isle Yarns Perspectives Collection’ specifically for Black Isle Yarns. The Perspectives Collection book is also available in print from Black Isle Yarns for 15.

Sizes
4 sizes: Baby (Child, Adult S-M, Adult L-XL)

Samples are knit in Child and Adult S-M sizes. See photos for measurements.

Construction
Rothiemurchus Cowl is knit sideways in the round to create a long tube and grafted together. It starts with a provisional cast-on and a short stockinette band to get in the flow. Simple tuck stitch patterns (adapted from Nancy Marchant’s book Tuck Stitches) are worked in two long sections divided by stockinette. The cowl finishes with another band of stockinette, making it very easy to graft closed. Feel free to graft straight for better drape when worn as a single long loop, or add a moebius twist for a better fold when wrapped double.

Gauge
Stockinette: 21 sts by 28 rnds on Needle A

Tuck Stitch Patterns 1 and 2: 18 sts by 39 rnds on
Needle B

Block your swatch according to the finishing directions before measuring.

Needles
Needle A:
Suggested Size: US 7 / 4.5 mm

Needle B:
Suggested Size: US 4 / 3.5 mm

Techniques
Provisional cast-on, tuck stitches, knitting in the round, grafting (Kitchener stitch)

Notions
Crochet hook (for provisional cast-on)
Waste yarn or stitch holders
Stitch markers
Tapestry needle
1 spare circular needle, 4.5 mm or smaller

Yarn
Adult Version 1: Auchen
MC: Light Indigo; 1 x 110g skein
CC: Dark Indigo; 1 x 110g skein

Adult Version 2: Auchen
MC: Haar; 1 x 110g skein
CC: Brick; 1 x 110g skein

Child Shetland
MC: Brick; 1x 110g skein
CC: Light Madder; 1x 110g skein

I would love to see your versions of this cowl! Feel free to tag me on Instagram (@saltandstoneknits) in your photos and add these hashtags to your posts on Instagram! #rothiemurchuscowl #saltandstoneknits

If you have any questions about the pattern, please contact me by email at mieka@saltandstoneknits.com.

Pattern tech edited and graded by Olga Barshai
Ravelry: GingerHandcrafts
IG: @Ginger_handcrafts
Email: olga.barshai@gmail.com

Sample Knit by Yoff Kau
Ravelry: WonderWitch
IG: @yoffkau
Email: yoffkau@gmail.com

Layout by Jesslyn Starnes
Website: www.jesslyn.co
Instagram: @jesslyn_illustrated
Email: jesslynstarnes@gmail.com

Pattern developed with stitches from Nancy Marchant’s book,“Tuck Stitches.”

Photos by Jeni Reid, Flavie Denelle and Eloise de la Croix.