Inspired by Shetland Hap shawls, this beautiful cowl is worked flat with yarn overs being made on one side to create shaping. Decreases are made on the second half to mirror the shaping and then the two ends are seamed together. It features mosaic (slip-stitch) knitting on a garter stitch background.
When using shades close in value for the contrast colors, the simple mosaic design creates a gradient effect reminiscent of Sashiko patterns, highlighting the beauty of Shetland yarn held with a Japanese milled yarn.
The kit includes:
1 ball of Biches & Bûches Petit Lambswool (270 yds. 100% lambswool)
1 ball of Rowan Kidsilk Haze (230 yds, 70% Mohair, 30% Silk) OR ITO Sensai (262 yds. 60% Mohair, 40% Silk) OR Isager Silk Mohair (212 m, 75% Mohair, 25% Silk)
1 ball of Schoppel-Wolle Zauberball (420 m. 75% Virgin Wool, 25% Nylon)
AND
A printed copy of the Cloud Drift pattern. If you include your email and/or Ravelry username you'll also receive a PDF version through Ravelry.
Size
Circumference: 24 ½” / 62.5 cm
Depth at Center Front: 17” / 43 cm
Needles
US 6 / 4mm circular needle, 24” / 60 cm length
Always use a needle size that will result in the correct gauge after blocking.
Notions
tapestry needle for weaving in ends, markers (optional for separating out repeats of mosaic stitch
pattern).
Gauge
24 sts & 48 rows = 10cm / 4” over Mosaic Stitch Pattern on US 6 / 4mm needles after blocking