Moonbeam Cowl
Moonbeam Cowl
Moonbeam Cowl is a quick textured lace cowl that has only a 2-stitch repeat! The nearly 3-dimensional stitch pattern is easy to memorize and works up fast on any yarn weight.
This 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 lace.
Moonbeam Cowl is a great way to use up stash and leftover yarn…maybe even use a gradient yarn.
The pattern is written for fingering or lace weight yarn but can be made in any yarn weight. Size and yarn usage will vary with differences in gauge and yarn choices.
This pattern is the same as my Waffle Cone Cowl that was included in a Madelinetosh summer collection.
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: 22 inches / 56 cm
Depth: 15 inches / 38cm
Seam at Back: 4.5 inches / 11 cm
RECOMMENDED YARN
Madelinetosh Tosh Merino Light: Fingering (100% Superwash Merino Wool); 421yds (385 m)/3.8 oz (107 g) shown in color Moonglow. (How perfect is that??)
OR
Madelinetosh Tosh Lunar: Lace (60% Extra Fine Merino, 40% Silk); 401 yds (366 m)/ 1.76 oz (50g)
OR
Miss Babs Laurel Falls: Sport (100% Superwash Shaniko Wool); 300 yds (275 m) / 3.5 oz (100g)
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
Lace, Fingering, or Sport: 235-300 yds / 215-274 m.
Yardage will vary depending on gauge and specific yarn used.
RECOMMENDED NEEDLES
US 4 (3.5 mm) 29-32”/70-80 cm circular for lace yarn.
US 5 (3.75 mm) for fingering and US 6 or 7 for sport weight yarn.
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
22 sts = 4 inches / 10 cm in stitch pattern after blocking. (for lace weight)
20 sts = 4 inches / 10 cm in stitch pattern after blocking. (for fingering / sport weight)
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, decreases, increases, basic lace sts, able to read your knitting to stay in pattern as sts increase.
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