Wildflower Bloom Cowl by Michele Frazzetta

Wildflower Bloom Cowl

Knitting
July 2023
both are used in this pattern
Sport (12 wpi) ?
30 stitches and 34 rows = 4 inches
in stranded colorwork
US 6 - 4.0 mm
250 - 380 yards (229 - 347 m)
English
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The Wildflower Bloom Cowl was inspired by the flower garden in my own backyard. The vibrant colors and organic shapes were calling to me, and I knew I needed to knit something that reflected that feeling. Since this pattern doesn’t use much yarn, I opted for a bit of cashmere for the ultimate cozy cowl. Any yarn in a similar weight can work here, but keep in mind stranded colorwork works best with a toothier yarn!

This seamless infinity cowl pattern starts with a provisional cast-on and then dives right into stranded colorwork. You will follow the charted colorwork pattern until your desired length, and then attach both ends of the knitting tube together using the Kitchener stitch.

YARN
MC: Lana Grossa Cashmere 16 Fine; 80% Merino / 10% Cashmere / 10% Polyamide
(Sport Weight) 350 yd (320 m) / 50 g;
380 yds/2 balls in colorway 009 (White)

CC: Lana Grossa Cashmere 16 Fine; 80% Merino / 10% Cashmere / 10% Polyamide
(Sport Weight) 350 yd (320 m) / 50 g;
250 yds/1 ball in colorway 041 (Blue)

Note that the MC is the flower color and the CC is the background, as the flowers use the most yarn.

NEEDLES & NOTIONS
US 6 (4 mm) 16 in (40 cm) circular needles, or size needed to obtain gauge (two sets needed for Kitchener stitch step);

Waste yarn & crochet hook for provisional cast-on, stitch markers, tapestry needle, blocking pins, & blocking mats, waste yarn or barber cords for holding sts while blocking

GAUGE
30 sts x 34 rounds in pattern = 4 in x 4 in (10 cm x 10 cm) after blocking 

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
27 in (68.5 cm) total circumference; 13.5 in (34 cm) folded L x 7.5 in (19 cm) H 

TECHNIQUES USED

  • Duplicate stitch
  • Kitchener stitch
  • Provisional cast-on
  • Stranded colorwork