Autumn Cozy
Autumn Cozy
Autumn Cozy cowl is a generously sized bandana-style cowl designed to celebrate all things Autumn! Inspired by the color change of the trees here in New England, Autumn Cozy embraces the cozy vibes & comfort we seek this time of year. This cowl is purposely oversized to provide the cozy squish of a snuggly shawl wrapped around you, without needing to worry about securing or adjusting it as you move throughout your day.
NOTE! * In purchasing this product you will receive a digital download PDF of the pattern for the item pictured, not an actual finished item. *
Size
Approximately 23” / 57.5 cm neck circumference, at narrowest measurement x 32” / 80 cm finished length.
Note! Length is easily customizable if you prefer a shorter finished length
Materials
DK weight yarn in two contrasting colorways
(C1) Suggested Yarn: Fully Spun “Original DK” 100 % SW Merino - Marled yarn
235 yards / 215 meters per 100 grams
(C2) Suggested Yarn: Knit Picks Baby Alpaca DK weight (in a solid / tonal) 100 % Baby Alpaca, 246 yards / 225 meters per 100 grams
Yarn Requirements
C1 (handspun / marled / speckled or variegated): 455 yards / 416 meters
C2 (solid / tonal): 225 yards / 206 meters
Sample reflects: Fully Spun Original DK Marled Yarn in “Kente” with Knit Picks Bare Alpaca DK in “Natural”
Needles & Notions
US 9 / 5.5 mm, 24” & 40” / 61 cm & 102 cm or longer circular needles, or size needed for gauge
Removeable marker to denote RS of work
BOR marker
Darning needle to weave in ends
Blocking mat and pins
Gauge Information
16 sts / 32 rows per 4” worked flat in Modified Garter Stitch on US 9 / 5.5 mm needles after blocking
Pattern Construction
Autumn Cozy is a bottom-up construction “bandana” style cowl, featuring two-color modified garter stitch stripes complimented by sections of modified Fisherman’s rib. This cowl begins as a triangle shawl that is initially worked flat, then joined in the round and finished as a cowl. This design begins with just a handful of stitches and increases along both edges until desired width. Bind off occurs at the top edge. What looks like brioche in this cowl is actually a “fisherman’s rib”.
There is no “brioche” knitting in this design.
This is an advanced beginner or intermediate level pattern.
Special Techniques
Fisherman’s Rib (knit / purl into stitch below)
I-Cord Bind Off