Dive into gorgeous hand-dyed color with our new Lovebird semi-solids and our fast and simple Giverny Cowl. With all the resplendent beauty you expect from Lovebird, these tone-on-tone colors give you 23 new ways to love Lovebird!

Made in partnership with the legendary Manos Del Uruguay, each skein of Lovebird is full of creative energy. One hundred percent superwash merino, Lovebird is handspun by women’s cooperatives in Uruguay, twisting two incredibly soft, roving-like plies into a plump chunky weight yarn.

But most of all, Lovebird is remarkable for its spectacular and uplifting hand-dyed color. Lovebird’s original palette is a kaleidoscope of multi-colors, and now, Manos del Uruguay’s local artisans have created 23 new semi-solid kettle-dyed hues! Each one is a glorious wash of color that seems to move between shadows and light. It reads as a single color but with immense depth and complexity.

Manos Del Uruguay is a non-profit member of the World Fair Trade organization. They are dedicated to improving the lives of women in rural Uruguay and caring for the crafts and traditions of their land. Their cooperatives are owned by the local artisans who harness the rainbow in each and every skein!

The simple 1×3 rib stitch pattern of the Giverny Cowl makes it an ideal pattern for beginners, and the beautiful variation in each skein of Lovebird will keep any knitter enthralled! Plus, at under three stitches per inch, you’ll be binding off in a flash… Ready to gift or wear your new cozy cowl!

Multi-color or semi-solid, you’ll need just three skeins of Lovebird to share the exuberant joy of Lovebird with someone you love! 

Designed by Purl Soho designer, Jake Canton. Click here to see even more of Jake’s designs!

Share your progress and connect with the community by tagging your pics with #PurlSoho, #PurlSohoBusyHands, #PurlSohoGivernyCowl, and #PurlSohoLovebird. We can’t wait to see what you make!

Materials

• 2-3 skeins of Purl Soho’s Lovebird, 100% superwash merino wool. Each skein is approximately 75-85 yards/ 100-110 grams; approximately 170-192 yards required. We used the colors Stratus, Princess Pink, Blackberry, and Candy Shop.
• US 10½ (6.5 mm), 16-inch circular needles
• 2 different stitch markers

NOTE: Because this yarn is hand spun in small batches, yardages may vary between skeins. Our yardage requirements err on the side of caution, so you may not require a third skein. You can either get 2 and be okay with the possibility of a slightly shorter cowl, or pick up 3 to be sure you have enough for the full height. If you don’t end up needing it, you can return unwound yarn for a refund within 30 days of purchase, or within 6 months for store credit. Our Return Policy has all the details!

GAUGE

11 stitches and 15 rounds = 4 inches in 3 x 1 rib

10½ stitches and 18 rounds = 4 inches in stockinette stitch

SIZE

Finished Circumference At Base Of Cowl: 23¼ inches

Finished Circumference At Top Of Cowl: 21¾ inches

Finished Height: Approximately 11 inches

NOTES

STITCH MULTIPLE

This pattern works over a multiple of 4 stitches.

PATTERN

Cast on 64 stitches. We used a basic Long Tail Cast On.

Place end-of-round marker and join for working in the round, being careful not to twist the stitches.

Round 1: *K1, p3, repeat from * to end of round.

Repeat Round 1 until piece measures 7 inches from cast-on edge.

Decrease Round: *K1, p1, purl 2 together (p2tog), k1, p3, k1, p2tog through the back loop, p1, [k1, p3] 5 times,** place side marker, repeat from * to **. [60 stitches remain]

Next Round: [K1, p2, k1, p3, k1, p2, *k1, p3, repeat from * to next marker] 2 times.

Repeat last round until piece measures 11 inches from cast-on edge.

Bind off in stitch pattern.

Weave in ends and gently wet block.