Skydiving Cowl by Helen Kennedy

Skydiving Cowl

Knitting
October 2025
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
20 stitches and 44 rows = 4 inches
in garter stitch
US 6 - 4.0 mm
380 - 400 yards (347 - 366 m)
one size
English
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Wrap yourself in the colours of the season with the Skydiving Cowl. Pair one skein of richly variegated Malabrigo Rios with a grounding neutral and watch as soft stripes and playful pops of colour dance across your fabric like autumn leaves against a pale sky. The slipped-stitch pattern lets your vibrant skein shine without overwhelming the design, creating a balance that feels both striking and wearable. Worked flat on the bias and then sewn at the back, this is a quick and satisfying project—perfect for cool evenings and cosy weekends.

MATERIALS
Recommended yarn:
Malabrigo Rios: Worsted weight. 100% Superwash Merino Wool, 192 m / 210 yds / 100g / 3.53 oz.
Shown in Rios Natural and Diana.
MC: Worsted weight, 182 m / 200 yds.
CC: Worsted weight, 182 m / 200 yds.
Needles and notions:
4.0 mm (US 6) needles, or needles required to obtain gauge (see below).
Tapestry needle to join knitting and sew in ends.

GAUGE
On 4.0 mm (US 6) needles, 20 sts & 44 rows to 10 cm / 4 inches in stockinette st after blocking.

SIZE
Circumference: 62.5 cm / 25 inches. Length at front: 49 cm / 19½ inches. (see Schematic above)