Sprung rhythm

Sprung rhythm is an metrical system devised by innovative nineteenth-century poet, Gerard Manley Hopkins, in which a line’s irregularly stressed syllables match the dynamic rhythms of everyday speech. It’s also this springy, rhythmic cowl!

Yarn
Kate Davies Designs Ooskit (100% British Wool; 240yds / 220m per 100g skein)
Riach: 2 x 100g skeins
 
Needles and Notions
Gauge-size needle(s) of appropriate length
Above gauge-size circular needle of appropriate length
Stitch marker
Tapestry needle
 
Gauge
22 sts and 30 rounds to 10cm / 4in over twisted rib using gauge-size needles
Use 4 mm needle as a starting point for swatching.

Size
One size, to fit adult head / neck
The length, of both the front / back panels and the circular cowl section, is adjustable.

Pattern notes
This divided cowl begins by knitting two twisted-rib panels, back and forth. These two pieces are then joined, and worked in the round, following an interwoven twisted stitch pattern from a chart, which is read from right to left throughout.