Unwinding Cowl Knitting Pattern: a new winter accessory with elegant cables
I am really pleased to be able to let you know that my Unwinding Headband and Mitts Knitting Patterns are now available in my Ravelry or Etsy stores. Get 25% launch discount until the 29th November (midnight GMT/UK time) or 40% off with the subscriber exclusive code in my latest newsletter. If you didn't get a copy, sign up here and click on the "Latest Newsletter" button in the confirmation mail to get the code.
Why choose Unwinding Cowl Knitting Pattern?
Unwinding Cowl Knitting Pattern is a warm and pretty accessory combining the comforting feel of a luxurious yarn with a glamorous vintage appearance, just perfect if you're in need of lightweight pieces that are eye catching and easy to use with a variety of indoor and outdoor outfits for the changeable weather we get through the cooler seasons.
It is it is the latest addition to the popular Unwinding Accessories Set, joining the mitts and headband. Get the full set on Etsy or Ravelry or find out more about the mitts and headband on my blog
Inspired by swirling frosty patterns on metal surfaces in winter, these accessories feature snug feeling cables combined with a soft yarn to keep you cosy and chic. I worked up a gloves and headband set with a similar cable almost twenty years ago, just after I'd learnt to knit and I'm delighted to have written up a pattern and revived the set all these years later!
You’ll find this is a relaxing make overall with a few interesting details to keep you motivated and it makes a wonderful gift, especially for someone who gets cold while carrying out active tasks for which a scarf could be impractical and there are no rules against making a gift for yourself!
I worked up the cowl in Rowan Alpaca Soft DK, a lovely wool-alpaca blend which felt delightful and was a perfect balance of soft, springy and good stitch definition. I'll definitely be using this again!
I think cowls can be tricky to block and used a peanut butter tub to support the neck while the yoke got a firm stretch to show off the eyelets and I was so glad I blocked it as the stitches looked much more even and the cables became beautifully defined just as they had on the mitts and headband!
You can wear the cowl with the lace eyelets at centre front (top photo) or the central cable at centre front (above) for two different looks and the pattern also contains tips for those considering customising the length to ensure it fits perfectly, some yarn choice suggestions, alternative edgings and adding colour changes, so you can ensure you'll have just the set you want at the end.
Thanks to those who tested the pattern
I was lucky enough to have three wonderful testers who tried the pattern before publication and just look at the beautiful versions they created! I was delighted each time I saw a new version completed. Their yarn choices were lovely and their feedback really helped to make the pattern better than it was when they were given their copy. Thank you testers; you are all so valuable to the pattern creation process and as always I can't tell you how much I appreciate you!
Photo by BellaDonna Photo by anonymous tester Photo by Tammy Photo by Tammy Photo by BellaDonna Photo by Made with Love and Fibres
Pattern: Unwinding Cowl, part of Unwinding Accessories Set
Yarn: Rowan Alpaca Soft DK in Deep Rose 206
Do let me know if you make the set or just one of the pieces. I'm always so excited when I see that someone has used one of my patterns! I love to get comments on my blog too, so do let me know your thoughts on the design or ask any questions you have below.
Unwinding Headband and Mitts Knitting Patterns are now available in my Ravelry or Etsy stores. Get 25% launch discount until the 29th November (midnight GMT/UK time) or 40% off with the subscriber exclusive code in my latest newsletter. If you didn't get a copy, sign up here and click on the "Latest Newsletter" button in the confirmation mail to get the code.
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