Crystal Lake Cowl

Model laughing while wearing Crystal Lake Cowl, an easy colorwork scarf knitting pattern, with only 1 color of yarn used per row
Crystal Lake Cowl, an easy colorwork scarf knitting pattern, with only 1 color of yarn used per row shown using Spincycle Yarns Dyed in the Wool gradient for the contrast color.
Crystal Lake Cowl, an easy colorwork scarf knitting pattern, with only 1 color of yarn used per row
Crystal Lake Cowl, an easy colorwork scarf knitting pattern, with only 1 color of yarn used per row and only a 4 st repeat!
Model wearing Crystal Lake Cowl, an easy colorwork scarf knitting pattern, with only 1 color of yarn used per row.
Crystal Lake Cowl, an easy colorwork scarf knitting pattern, with only 1 color of yarn used per row shown Plucky Knitter sport weight yarn. a base of Spinster's Daughter.
Crystal Lake Cowl, an easy colorwork scarf knitting pattern, with only 1 color of yarn used per row shown using The Fibre Co Amble yarn.
Short seam at back neck of Crystal Lake Cowl, an easy colorwork scarf knitting pattern, with only 1 color of yarn used per row. The seam makes for both easy blocking and wearing!
View of back neck of Crystal Lake Cowl, an easy colorwork scarf knitting pattern, with only 1 color of yarn used per row. The short seam makes for both easy blocking and wearing!
Model laughing while wearing Crystal Lake Cowl, an easy colorwork scarf knitting pattern, with only 1 color of yarn used per row
Crystal Lake Cowl, an easy colorwork scarf knitting pattern, with only 1 color of yarn used per row shown using Spincycle Yarns Dyed in the Wool gradient for the contrast color.
Crystal Lake Cowl, an easy colorwork scarf knitting pattern, with only 1 color of yarn used per row
Crystal Lake Cowl, an easy colorwork scarf knitting pattern, with only 1 color of yarn used per row and only a 4 st repeat!
Model wearing Crystal Lake Cowl, an easy colorwork scarf knitting pattern, with only 1 color of yarn used per row.
Crystal Lake Cowl, an easy colorwork scarf knitting pattern, with only 1 color of yarn used per row shown Plucky Knitter sport weight yarn. a base of Spinster's Daughter.
Crystal Lake Cowl, an easy colorwork scarf knitting pattern, with only 1 color of yarn used per row shown using The Fibre Co Amble yarn.
Short seam at back neck of Crystal Lake Cowl, an easy colorwork scarf knitting pattern, with only 1 color of yarn used per row. The seam makes for both easy blocking and wearing!
View of back neck of Crystal Lake Cowl, an easy colorwork scarf knitting pattern, with only 1 color of yarn used per row. The short seam makes for both easy blocking and wearing!

Crystal Lake Cowl

$8.00

Crystal Lake is a quick and easy cowl with simple colorwork that uses only one color per row. And it’s only a 4 st repeat that you’ll memorize in no time! Picture it with a color changing or gradient yarn for the contrast color against a strongly contrasting background.

The asymmetrical cowl is worked sideways from end to end, with increases only on the neck edge. The cowl is seamed at the back neck to allow for easy blocking of the fabric and for easy wearing too.

Crystal Lake Cowl is a great way to use up stash and leftover yarn and looks best in a yarn that is smooth and even with same texture for both the main and contrasting colors.

The pattern is written for fingering or sport weight yarn but can be made in any yarn weight. Size and yarn usage will vary with differences in gauge and yarn choices.

The instructions are both written and charted and the pattern has been professionally tech edited and tested.

Pattern is available in Knit Companion or will be soon.

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FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Neck Edge: 20 inches / 51 cm
Depth: 12 inches / 30.5 cm
Seam at Back: 5 inches / 13 cm

RECOMMENDED YARN
The Fibre Co Amble:  Fingering (70% wool, 20% alpaca, 10% nylon); 355yds (325 m)/3.6 oz (100 g)

See my KITS with The Fibre Co HERE and save 10% by using code KAYHOPKINS at checkout.

OR

Spincycle Dyed in the Wool: Sport (100% wool); 200yds (183 m)/ shown in color Space Oddity

AND  Spinster’s Daughter: Sport (100% American wool); 300yds (274 m) shown in color York.

OR

Plucky Knitter Legacy Sport: Sport (100% Shaniko Wool, non-superwash); 312 yds (285m)/3.53 oz (100 g). See KITS HERE

OR any yarn that meets gauge, has good stitch definition and minimal color variation.

Yarn usage will vary depending on gauge and specific yarn used..
Other yarn weights can also be used but yarn usage and size will vary depending on yarn selected.

ESTIMATED YARN REQUIRED
Sport or Heavy Fingering: up to 190 yds / 174 m of each MC and CC.

Yardage will vary depending on gauge and specific yarn used.

RECOMMENDED NEEDLES

Main - US 4 (3.5mm) 29-32”/70-80 cm circular

Smaller - US 3 (3.25mm) 29-32”/70-80 cm circular- Used only for finishing edges in garter stitch.

Adjust needle size as necessary to obtain correct gauge or for what looks best with your yarn. Size will vary depending on gauge but the body of the cowl is worked to measurement so gauge is not critical.

GAUGE
24 sts / 30 rows = 4”/10 cm in stockinette st on Larger (Main) needle (after wet blocking).
24 sts / 42 rows = 4”/ 10 cm in colorwork stitch pattern after wet blocking.  

Gauge is not critical but size and yarn usage will vary depending on gauge. 

NOTIONS
Stitch markers, yarn needle to weave in ends and sew final seam at back neck.  

EXPERIENCE LEVEL AND SKILLS USED
Intermediate but accessible to Advanced Beginner with experience in skills used.

Skills used: Basic stitches, increases, slipped stitches.

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