Pivot Cowl
Considered for word of the year by the Oxford Dictionary, “hygge” is in the air! Use it as a noun, adjective, or verb, hygge is a Danish term that basically means getting cozy and feeling content. Danes traditionally tap into its spirit throughout the long winter months, and so obviously, knitting is totally hygge… And so is our Pivot Cowl in warm and toasty Cashmere Merino Bloom!
I love the simplicity and graphic quality of garter stitch and played with both for our Pivot Cowl. A short-row triangle neighboring simple rectangles creates a ton of visual interest, as well as a gentle curve along the bottom of the cowl. The result is a beautiful drape, a flattering fit, and a very engaging knit!
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The Pivot Cowl may look intimidating to make, but that wouldn’t be very hygge… It’s a lot easier than you may think! Grab two skeins of our absolutely gorgeous Cashmere Merino Bloom and do like the Danes do! – Joelle
Designed by Purl Soho founder and co-owner, Joelle Hoverson.
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Materials
- 2 skeins of Purl Soho’s Cashmere Merino Bloom, 75% extra fine merino wool and 25% cashmere. Each skein of this light worsted/DK yarn is 218 yards/ 100 grams; approximately 325 yards required. We used the color Honey Pink.
- US 5 (3.75mm) straight or circular needles
Gauge
20 stitches = 4 inches in garter stitch
48 rows (24 “ridges”) = 4 inches in garter stitch
Size
Circumference around top edge: Approximately 20 inches
Circumference around bottom edge: Approximately 29 inches
Height: Approximately 10 inches
Notes
Wrp-t (wrap and turn):
- On the right side: Keeping the yarn in front, slip the next stitch purlwise from the left needle to the right needle. Bring the yarn to the back. Return the slipped stitch to the left needle. Bring the yarn to the front. Turn the work so the wrong side is facing you.
Because the piece is in garter stitch, you do not have to pick up and knit the wraps when you get to them.
Construction
You will start your cowl at the bottom 17-inch edge and knit in the direction of the diagram’s arrow. In the end, the cast on will be at the top edge of the cowl. After knitting the 17 x 10-inch rectangle, you will pivot the piece, pick up along its selvage, and work short rows to form a triangle, again knitting in the direction of the arrow. To finish, you will knit a rectangle and then join its stitches to the remaining selvage with a simple 3-Needle Bind Off.
Pattern
Knit a Rectangle
Using a Long Tail Cast On, cast on 85 stitches.
Row 1 (wrong side): Knit.
Row 2 (right side): Knit.
NOTE: Once you have worked a few inches, place a removable stitch marker or piece of scrap yarn on the right side of the piece to help you keep track of the sides as you continue. It also helps to note that the cast-on tail is at the lower left corner as you face the right side.
Repeat Rows 1 and 2 until there are 60 ridges on the right side (approximately 10 inches from the cast-on edge), ending with a wrong-side row. (A “ridge” is two rows of garter stitch.)
Next Row (right side): Loosely bind off in knit stitch, leaving the last stitch live on the needles.
Pivot + Knit A Triangle
With the right side facing you, use the empty needle to pick up (without knitting) 60 stitches along the left selvage of the rectangle. Pick up one stitch in each ridge.
Row 1 (right side): With the needle that’s holding the remaining bind-off stitch, knit through the back loop of each stitch. [61 stitches on the needles, including final bind-off stitch from previous step]
Row 2 (wrong side): Knit to last 2 stitches, k2tog. [60 stitches]
Row 3: Knit to last 2 stitches, wrp-t (see Notes, above).
Row 4: Knit.
Row 5: Knit to 1 stitch before previous wrapped stitch, wrp-t.
Repeat Rows 4 and 5 until last stitch remains, ending with a right-side row and 1 stitch remaining on the right needle.
NOTE: You have just created a triangle with the short rows. In the end, the selvage side of the triangle will be along the bottom edge of the cowl, and the opposite point will be at the top edge of the cowl.
Knit Another Rectangle
Row 1 (wrong side): Knit to end of row.
Row 2 (right side): Knit to end of row, including the stitch that remained from working the short rows.
Knit even for 3 inches (or until the top edge measures 20 inches), ending with a wrong-side row.
Bind off: With a spare needle and the right side facing you, pick up (without knitting) one stitch in each ridge of the selvage edge of the original rectangle. [60 stitches on each needle]
With the right sides facing out, work a 3-Needle Bind Off.
Weave in ends and block.
I like to wear my Cowl with the seam on the outside!
P.S. There was a small but significant correction made to this pattern on the morning of January 7, 2016, to work the short rows from the front rather than the back. Please accept my apologies for any confusion caused by this mistake and subsequent change! –Joelle
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Really beautiful! So beautiful in fact that I wanted to share with some knitter friends but a 404 error pops up! 🙁 Please let me know if you can fix! x
Hi Lesley,
Thanks for writing in! Our apologies for the problem. It appears to be working correctly now! Please let us know if you have any further issues!
Best,
Cassy
Thanks! But if I use the facebook button above, to share with specific friends I still get “404 Not Found | Purl Soho”
Hi Lesley,
Thanks for letting us know! Can you try it again? We have tried it several times and it seems to be working now!
Best,
Cassy
I get excited when your email comes! I have learned so much from your site! thank you, thank you, thank you…….
I am in serious hygge mode and am loving this slightly wonky full of interest cowl. Next project for me. Thanks Purl Soho x
Finally, a cowl I might actually wear! They are always so bulky they seem to add more bulk that style or warmth. This one is stylish with minimal bulk.
Love the look of this pattern, I am going to make today for my daughter. I don’t have your wool but something very similar in my stash waiting for this project.
Regards Annette
Can’t wait to start this cowl. It lays so beautifully. Many thanks
with sharing it with me.
I can’t wait to make this beautiful cowl. I need to decide on the color yarn to order. Thank you for sharing with me.
Somewhat new knitter here…the supplies say US 5 straight or circular needles. If I use circular needles, what length should I get for the Pivot Cowl?
Hi Kelly,
Welcome to the world of knitting! If you are using circular needles, I would suggest using a 24″ cable. This will allow your stitches to sit comfortably on the cable when you are not knitting without the stitches falling off of the ends!
Happy knitting!
Cassy
Love this pattern. I have 1 skein of the PS cashmere…is there any possibility to squeeze this pattern from 1 ball with slight adjustments on width? (how many yards does the pattern actually use?) I already made the fluffy brioche hat and now think this would be wonderful to use my other skein.
Hi Tara,
Thanks for the nice comment! We suggest 325 yards for this pattern, so you’ll certainly need two skeins. However, nothing is stopping you from doing a contrasting color! I think this would look really sharp and modern. Best of luck and hope you like the suggestion!
-Adam
I love this! I’m wondering how this would look if different colors were used for each of the three components, or maybe if just the smaller rectangle were knitted in a different color. The brain wheels are turning! You guys come up with the best patterns.
Cassy, I am eager to knit this cowl. You’ve listed 2 skeins of Cashmere Merino Bloom: 218 x 2 = 436 yards. Does the cowl use two full skeins? If not, about how many yards would you say are necessary? Thanks!
Hi Robin,
I used approximately 325 yards of our Cashmere Merino Bloom to finish the cowl, so one and one-half skeins.
Thanks for your question!
Joelle
Love this pattern! I have approximately 328yards of cashmere yarn in my stash. Pattern calls for two skeins of your yarn. Can you tell me the yardage used for a complete project? Thanks!
Hi Tracy,
If your yarn is the same gauge you should be able to just finish the project. I used approximately 325 yards of our Cashmere Merino Bloom (1 and 1/2 skeins) to complete the project).
Enjoy!
Joelle
Garter stitch, such a favorite of mine and this is a gorgeous combination of angles, cannot wait to do this little Beauty! Thank you for the pattern.
This looks lovely and an ideal pattern for a beautiful, solid color yarn. I have been making the Bandana Cowl since I first found it on your site and I love it–everyone I know has one now so this just might be my new go-to cowl. Thanks so much for such beautiful patterns. This one is exquisite in its simplicity.
What weight is this yarn?
Hi Rebecca,
Thank you for writing in! Our Cashmere Merino Bloom is a sport weight yarn coming in at 5 – 5.5 stitches per inch on US 5-7 needles.
I hope that this helps!
Cassy
You have created another beautiful winner! I love the simplicity of garter stitch, I love this wool, I love this shape! I know I’ll be making several of these cowls and always be wearing one!
Julie
Since im a dane i have to knit this today. Totaly hygge!
I have 2 skeins of Mulberry Marino. I think it will do nicely for this pattern. Do you agree? I am terrible at yarn substitutions.
Hi Peggy,
Thanks for writing us! I think the Mulberry Merino would work really well! The gauge is slightly smaller, but I don’t think that this will affect you much in the long run since your first piece is knit up to a certain measurement. Best of luck and happy knitting!
-Adam
Thank you so much for this pattern.I am sure i will have some yarn in my stash to make it.I have been knitting for years but love garter stitch and simple designs.I wear vintage clothes and the shape of this cowl will complement my style.
Hygge Ann
Thank you very much! for your gratis offering of this pattern. Of all possible cowls, neck warmers, infinity scarves, this looks like the best I’ve ever seen. It looks warm, attractive, and easy to wear. Although a cashmere blend might be a luxury, it’ll be warm without weight.
I might need help making it, so I’ll go to a drop-in knitting circle in my area.
from stormy northern California
Will I receive the pattern for the Pivot Cowl?
Hi Shirley,
Thanks for writing in! The pattern for this lovely cowl can be found above on this page! If you would like to download it as a PDF or print it, you may do so by following the following directions.
If you’re on a desktop version of the site, you will find a “print” icon in the right column just below the date and tags. If you’re on a mobile version of the site, you will find a “print” icon below the pattern and above the comments.
Follow the easy on-screen instructions to delete whichever parts of the pattern you don’t want to print or save. For example, you may decide to shorten the pattern by omitting certain images or the list of materials.
I hope that this helps!
Cassy
I love this cowl and it is going to be my next project. I am knitting fingerless mitts right now and as soon as I have finished them I will start this cowl. I hardly ever take a break from knitting, just one thing after the other.
This is an intriguing shape for a cowl and I’d love to try it but as lovely as hygge is, the facts are that wherever I might wear this cowl (and I don’t just want to hide it under my coat), unless I make it in a lightweight yarn (I’m thinking heavy laceweight or even lace), I will get seriously overheated. Is there a way to figure out the geometry in a different gauge or is this not likely to work?
Hi Nancy,
Thank you for writing in and for your kind words! We love your suggestion of this pattern in an alternate weight! It would require a fair bit of reworking of the pattern. We will certainly keep your suggestion in mind for the future!
Best,
Cassy
Gorgeous! Just cast on with some stash Alpaca/Merino, but would love to snag some Cashmere Merino Bloom at VKL this weekend-will you have some at the PS booth?
R
P.S thank you for such a beautiful pattern!
Hi Ria,
Thanks for writing in and for your kind words! We certainly will have some Cashmere Merino Bloom with us at Vogue Knitting Live! We look forward to seeing you there!
Best,
Cassy
I have always liked the “knitted” look rather than the “purled” look. Is it possible to knit it so that it looks “knitted” rather than “purled”, or can this look be achieved by turning it inside out? Just curious. Otherwise it appears to be a great low-bulk cowl. Thanks.
Hi Nadine,
Thanks for writing in! This lovely cowl is knit in garter stitch. That is to say that both sides of the cowl have garter or purl bumps (as they are known in stockinette). Reworking the cowl so that it was in stockinette would take a fair amount of work. Stockinette is less dense and has a tendency to curl at the edges. The garter here gives this cowl its structure! We do have a variety of other cowl patterns available, some with stockinette on the outside such as our Bandana Cowl that might work better for the look that you are interested in!
Best,
Cassy
Thank you Cassy. The Bandana Cowl looks more like the “knitted” look that I like. Thank you for offering this alternative.
Nadine
Trying to think this through before I start; I’ve gotten stuck on short rows before!
The wrap/turn instructions say to start on the right side and to turn to the right side at the end.
Will that make more sense to me when I get there with the yarn/needles?
Thanks for another inspiring project!
Hi Jen,
Thanks for writing in and for catching that! We made an error and it has now been fixed! It should read: Turn the work so the wrong side is facing you.
Thanks again for making us aware of this and happy knitting!
Cassy
I’m confused about the wrap and turn. It reads: “On the right side: Keeping the yarn in front, slip the next stitch purlwise from the left needle to the right needle. Bring the yarn to the back. Return the slipped stitch to the left needle. Bring the yarn to the front. Turn the work so the right side is facing you.” If I’m on the right side then turn the work won’t the wrong side be facing me? Not sure what I’m missing but love the way it looks! Thanks!
Hi Debra,
Thanks for writing in and for catching that! We made an error and it has now been fixed! It should read: Turn the work so the wrong side is facing you.
Thanks again for making us aware of this and happy knitting!
Cassy
I too am struggling with this section. I seem to end up with the wrapped stitches never being knit. Row 4 on the triangle section is going the opposite way. Then when coming back and it asks to wrap again the stitch before the previously wrapped stitch, the wrapped stitches are not ever being knit, once you turn to do the knit row.
Should I go back and do an extra knit row before I start the wrap rows in order to start on the correct side.
Hi Wendy,
Thanks for writing in! It sounds like you are doing everything correctly! In the Pivot + Knit A Triangle section, you will not be knitting the wrapped stitches, you will =just be working short row after short row. Don’t worry about working an extra row and work rows 4 and 5 as written until 1 stitch remaining on the right needle.
I hope that this clears things up!
Cassy
I am confused about doing the short rows. Doesn’t make sense to me that I’m not knitting the stitches after the wrp-t but is that what you’re supposed to do is turn and not knit the stitches after the wrp-t? Thanks
Hi Marianne,
Thanks for writing in and apologies for any confusion! In the short row section (Pivot + Knit A Triangle), you will end each odd row (save for row 1) by wrapping a stitch and then turning your work. You will then continue onto the next row, which is knitting back to the edge. Then on the next odd row, you will knit to one stitch before the wrap and turn from the previous odd row and wrap the next stitch and turn your work!
I hope that this clears things up!
Cassy
I always read through the directions first, so I have a question about the 3 needle bind off (even though I’m only about 1/3 of the way through!)
My past experience with the 3 needle bind off is that the right sides are put together, and that it is done with live stitches. And it makes a beautiful practically invisible join . . . .Am I right in suspecting that the designer is using this way of binding off to make a fashion statement?
I am using a gradient yarn from my stash to try this pattern & I think that the obvious seam may be too much, along with the color variations. Any opinion pro or con? Thanks!
Hi Gretchen,
Thanks for writing in! You are correct! Here Joelle is using the 3 needle bind off as a bit of a design element! We think that it makes for a lovely polished finish on the garter texture of this cowl.
For your yarn choice, I think that using the 3 needle bind off as written could be quite striking! However, if you feel like it is too much, you can certainly bind off and then sew the edges together on the inside of the cowl for a more subtle look.
We can’t wait to see your finished product!
Cassy
How would I do the short row section in a laceweight or light fingering yarn?
Hi Nancy,
Thanks for writing back! Unfortunately with a pattern like this there is no simple way to change the gauge without a reworking of the entire pattern. I’m sorry to say that we do not have the resources to do this at the moment, but we will definitely keep it in mind for the future!
Best,
Cassy
This is a beautiful cowl and has been easy yet fun to make. I’ve gotten a few rows passed finishing the triangle and I’m noticing there is a small gap between the wrp-t row and the next rectangle. Is that normal?
Thanks for all your great designs!
Hi Maribeth,
Thanks for the question. There shouldn’t be a gap with the short rows. I’d take a look at our short row tutorial to make sure you are doing them correctly. You don’t have to pick up the wraps in garter stitch, but you can if you’d like to be sure that there will be no hole. Hopefully that will fix the problem. If not, I’d be glad to help further!
-Adam
Love the pattern, thank you! I am confused about the creation of the second rectangle after the triangle. Do we pick up stitches on the triangle edge? Could you pls confirm how many and how – is it a case of picking up the wraps? Also, with the picking up for the start of the triangle, would we pick up the first row/cast on row in that 60 so we don’t get a bump there? Sorry it must be obvious to others but I have re-read a few times and am not certain. Many thanks
Hi Jo,
Thanks the the questions. I hope I can clear this up for you. After completing the short rows you’ll simply knit across all stitches to create the final rectangle. By not short rowing and knitting across all stitches, you end up knitting another rectangle. You will also pick up the cast on row because this will end up looking like a knit row if you are using the long tail cast on. Best of luck!
-Adam
Hi.
I LOVE this cowl! However I only have wool in my stash that would do on size 6, 7 or larger needles. Just wondering if this could be worked on larger sized needles? I know it would be larger than the original, bust the warmer the better where I live.
Thanks for your time,
Hayley.
Hi Hayley,
Thanks for writing in! You can certainly adjust this pattern. If knit with larger yarn on larger needles, the resulting cowl will be bigger is all dimensions. It will be wider and taller. This may mean that it does not stand up as well as pictured. You can easily adjust the width by casting on fewer stitches for the initial rectangle. To do so, you will cast on the number of stitches to get 17″ based on the gauge you are getting with your yarn. For example, if you are getting 4 stitches per inch, you would cast on 68 stitches (4 x 17 = 68). You will then knit the rest of the cowl as written. It will still be a bit wider but this will help keep it within range.
I hope that this helps!
Cassy
Is there any way to make this smaller?
Perhaps 16inches x 10 inches.?
Thank you
?
Hi Jill,
Thanks for the question. Since the gauge is 5 stitches per inch you’ll want to take out five stitches from your cast on to make it an inch smaller. Thanks!
-Adam
Gorgeous – thanks so much! A cowl that stays up and really keeps my neck and its base warm – unlike many others that flop around the shoulders – so good!
I have been receiving your emails and I love your site. I basically taught myself to know so it takes me a little longer to catch on , but with your wonderful tutorials I am doing pretty good.
I’m hoping to use some of your patterns once I finish my current project. It is a pleasure to read your patterns.
This cowl scarf is lovely. Can it be adapted to a shawl or poncho by continuing the knitting to a length that would go beyond the shoulders to hips?
Hi Lois,
Thanks for writing in! I love the idea of using this as a base for a shawl or poncho. The pattern would require a fair bit of rewriting and reworking to create a shawl or a poncho. We will certainly keep this request in mind for the future.
Best,
Cassy
Good Morning,
I do not have access to your wool.
I have found that pattern very interesting and with some “left over”
I have knit my own version, but I cannot send you a picture.
Many thanks.
Mile
Hi Eburah!
Thank you for your kind words! We would enjoy seeing a picture of your version. You are welcome to email it to [email protected].
Thank you for writing in!
Best wishes,
Kumeko
Just took this off of my needles a few minutes ago. Used the recommended wool in Tidal Pool. Beautiful cowl, and looks just like the photos. Everyone in my knitting class was impressed. I know I’m going to enjoy wearing this. The pattern is well written, and I learned a few new techniques while knitting. Highly recommend!
I have two skeins of Woolfolk Tynd. Would this yarn work for this pattern? Just love your posts and inspirational patterns! I also find this question and answer section a great way to learn new skills. Thanks so much for your help!
Hi Harriet,
Thanks for writing in! Tynd is quite a bit thinner than our Cashmere Merino Bloom and there for not work well as a substitution here. If you would like to use a Woolfolk yarn, Far is closer in gauge to Cashmere Merino Bloom. You will still need to do a gauge swatch to be sure that you are getting a good fabric at the needle size suggested for this pattern.
I hope that this helps!
Cassy
Question – I’m doing something wrong. I’ve done rows 4-5 twice and still have 60 stitches on the needle. First time doing short rows in garter stitch. Any advice? I don’t think I’m going to get a triangle at this rate.
Hi Susan,
Thanks for writing in! You are working the short rows correctly. The number of stitches will not change but you will be creating fabric that creates a triangle. Basically, a Short Row is just that: a row that you don’t knit to the end of the needle. At the end of this section, you will continue knitting across the 60 stitches evenly creating the last piece of the cowl.
I hope that this helps!
Cassy
The cowl is beautiful .I have knit up to the wrap and turn but do now know how to end the last rows. The last right row is a wrap and turn row so how can I finish in this row? I .Another question: the last stitch on the right needle is in the right side or the wrong side? I really like the yarn and the pattern.Thank you very much for your help
Hi Irene,
So glad you love the yarn and pattern! Your very last move before moving on to the next section will be to wrap and turn. There will be one stitch remaining on your right hand needle after turning your work so wrong side is facing. From here you will knit to the end of the row and then turn your work so the right side is facing. You’ll knit the right side row including the wrapped stitch. I’d read through the “Knit Another Rectangle” section a few times to see if you can visualize it. If not, please feel free to ask me more questions!
All the best,
Adam
Do I count the cast on row as the first ridge of 60?
Hello Marilyn,
Great question! I would count Row 1 and Row 2 as the first ridge. Please let me know if you have any further questions.
Warmly,
Marilla
This kind of refers to the question from Irene in April. On the short rows part of the cowl, if you end on the right side with one stitch on the right needle, how do you get to Row 1 under KNIT ANOTHER RECTANGLE ? Row 1 says to knit with wrong side facing, but we have ended with right side facing. We did all wrp-t with right side facing so Row 1 doesn’t seem right. It seems we are oriented to knit picking up wraps (if desired). Where am I going wrong.
I just figured it all out. Thanks for the super pattern. Love Purl Soho!!
Hello Sylvia,
Happy to hear it! Let us know if you have any further questions.
Happy knitting,
Marilla
well i’m stuck same place as Sylvia but i can’t figure it.
when i wrap and turn, i have one stich on my left needle wrong side facing
if i knit to the end, do you mean i knit that one stich?
or do i turn and knit with right side facing?
thanks
Hi Wilmo,
Thanks for writing in! It sounds like you are doing everything correctly! You will end with one stitch left on your right needle. You will turn the work and then the 1 stitch will be on the left needle and you knit to the end of the row. This will have been row 1 of the Knit Another Rectangle section!
I hope that this clears things up!
Cassy
I too was getting tied up in the directions for the transition from finishing the triangle and advancing to the final rectangle. This reply from Cassy cleared it up for me. Thanks!
i am happily into the pivot cowl and pretty excited… however, i have come up a complete Luddite-moment at the beginning of the second section with the short rows. i am familiar with, and comfortable with the german short row — the best… but at the end of the notes an error is referenced and i, for the life of me have not been able to sort it out. am i to build off a single stitch at the point of the triangle (and how do i go about doing that) or…??
HELP!
thanks, in advance,
sandraanny
Hi sandra,
Thanks for writing in! In this pattern we use a more traditional short row and not german short rows. I am not an expert in german short rows but as I understand it, if you would like to use them, you will need to do a bit of pattern editing.
The error that we noted was corrected on the pattern in January of 2017. So so long as you have printed or downloaded the pattern more recently than that date, you will have no issue with this error!
I hope that this helps!
Cassy
I have a hard time determining what weight of yarn to use. I have yarn that was given to me. It is classic merino wool. It says to use size 7 needle.
Could I use this pattern? It’s 223 yds per skein.
Hi Pamela,
You might be able to, i would try a gauge swatch first with your yarn and see if it works.
I hope this helps,
Melissa
On row 3 of the first wrp t row what do you do with the unworked remaining stitch? When you turn and knit the row you just turned on, is this considered row 4?
Hi Sue,
Thanks for writing in! In the Pivot section you are working short rows which will mean that every other row, you will not work to the end. On Row 3, you will knit to the last 2 stitches and wrap and turn the next stitch. After turning your work, you will begin on row 4. There will be 2 stitches on your left needle, the wrapped stitch and the final stitch. Row 4, you will knit to the end and then row 5 will be a short row, ending again a few stitches shy of the end.
I hope that this clears things up!
Cassy
Yes it has cleared up my issue. Thank you. This is an interesting pattern. This on line help is crucial for online purchasers since you can,t get help from your local wool shop when you haven,t purchased your wool from them! And I love the quality of purl soho wool.
Sue Martin
Beautiful pattern! How would it work in the Understory yarn? Will it ‘stand up’ as shown or will it drape more? Is it as soft on the skin as the Cashmere Merino Bloom? Would any adjustments to the pattern be needed? Thank you.
Hi Marly,
Thanks for writing in! I think that the Understory would be lovely for this cowl. You will certainly need to swatch as you may want to go up a needle size depending on how you like the fabric on US 5s but I suspect that it will be lovely on those needles. Understory has a great drape and a nice hand. It softens on blocking and as you wear it. While it does not have the cashmere content of the yarn that we used here, it it quite soft and great worn close to the neck!
I hope that this helps!
Cassy
No reply?
Hi Ann,
Thanks for reaching out! We have received your messages and are eager to contact you, but our messages don’t seem to be getting through. Can you please provide us with a working email address? It will definitely not be made public, but we’d love to get some insight into your observations before we share them with our readers! Alternately, you could write to us at [email protected] .
Best,
Cassy
I just finished the last rectangle of the cowl, and when I measured the size of the top and bottom edges of the cowl, I noticed that the circumference around the bottom edge measures less inches than it should. I believe that the problem might be in the short row triangle. Would you tell me how many inches does the selvage side of the triangle along the bottom edge of the cowl should measure?
Thanks so much.
Patricia
Hi Patricia,
Thanks for reaching out! This is a bit tricky because the bottom of the triangle is a bit curved. I would say that the bottom edge of the triangle is 10.5 to 11 inches. The sample that we measured has also been handled quite a bit and thus has stretched a bit with the original measurement being closer to 9 to 9.5 inches.
I will say that row gauge here does effect the circumference. We have a row gauge of 48 rows (24 “ridges”) = 4 inches in garter stitch. That said, garter is quite stretchy and you can certainly block it to be a bit larger if the gauge is just a little off!
I hope that this help!
Cassy
Hi, How much yardage does this pattern require? I have one skein of Understory from an earlier project and wonder if the 250 yards would suffice. If not, what would be the best way to deal with two different dye lots? For example, would you recommend knitting the big rectangle with one skein and the smaller rectangle and triangle with the second skein?
Hi Marly,
Thanks for writing in! I am happy to help! For this cowl, we used roughly 325 yards of yarn. To use two different dyelots, you could alternate skeins between rows or use one dye lot for the big rectangle and the smaller rectangle at the end and the other for the pivot triangle!
I hope that this helps!
Cassy
Hello, is this cowl design unisex/ suits for guys in your opinion? 😉
Hi Virgie,
Thanks for reaching out! Yes this can absolutely be a unisex cowl and totally suitable for a man! We have a great variety of colors in the Cashmere Merino Bloom to customize this cowl further and make it even more masculine!
All the best,
Gianna
Hi,
I don’t understand how you knit the final triangle. If you only have one stitch remaining at the end of the wrap and turns, what are you knitting? Thanks.
Hi Jane,
Thanks the the questions. I hope I can clear this up for you. After completing the short rows you’ll simply knit across all stitches to create the final rectangle! Even though there is only one stitch remaining on your right needles the rest of the stitches should still be live. Once you knit across all the stitches without working short rows this will create the final triangle!
I hope this helps, happy knitting!
Gianna
I’ve read through the explanation correcting the first row of wrap and turn. My question is, at what point do I turn the work so I’m (again) on the wrong side. This is Row 3 just after the k2tog to get back to 60 stitches.
So, I’ll be on the right side. Do I first knit all the way across the right side and only “turn to the wrong side) at the last two stitches to begin the first wrap and turn? And, if that is the case, does this repeat each time? That would mean two turns of my work for each wrap and turn? I apologize if this is obvious, but I’m new to wrap and turn and trying to make sense of this! Thank you!
Hi Kathy,
Thanks for reaching out! For the short rows, when it says Row 3: Knit to last 2 stitches, wrp-t, this will be worked over the right side of the fabric, once you turn you will immediately move onto the next row, row 4: Knit (know knitting back across the row on the wrong side of the fabric). This will be consistent throughout the pattern.
I hope this helps and clears things up!
Gianna
Enjoying this pattern but have a question concerning the wrap and turn – triangle. When I finished that section – and started the last rectangle – the spacing between the wrap and turns makes the knitting look strange. Sort of sparse with holes showing instead of full garter – if that makes sense. Am I doing something wrong?
Hi Tracie,
Thank you for writing in! It sounds like you are right on track! There should be little gaps between the wrapped stitches since the wrap pulls the stitch to one side, but those gaps should all go away once the row is knit. If you still have concerns about your project, please feel free to email in a photo of your project and the problem area that is giving you trouble, this can help us better visualize what might be happening.
All the best,
Gavriella