This cozy cowl can go casual or dressy and offers multiple styling options—wear it long, for dramatic effect, wear it doubled around the neck for extra warmth. Nightbloom’s knit-purl textures and easy lace make for an engaging knitting experience—not as simple as garter stitch but not complicated, either.



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Nightbloom is worked flat in fingering weight yarn; after blocking the two ends are joined using the three-needle bind-off to create a continuous loop. Instructions for the provisional crochet cast on and the three-needle bind-off are provided.

The stitch patterns are provided both in written, line-by-line, format and in a chart.

The pattern provides two size options, 8.75 (13.75) inches/22 (35) cm wide by 59 (64) inches/150 (163) cm circumference. The photos show the wider/longer size.

Measurements: 8.75 (13.75) inches/22 (35) cm wide by 59 (64) inches/150 (163) cm circumference, after blocking

Yarn: 375 (600) yards/343 (549) m fingering weight yarn. The sample shown in the larger size was knit with ElsaWool Woolen Spun Fingering Weight Cormo [100% Cormo wool, 450yd/411m per 113g skein], two skeins in Silver.

Notions:
—US #4/3.50mm straight needles OR SIZE NEEDED TO OBTAIN GAUGE
—Crochet hook in size G/4.0 mm, smooth waste yarn, spare knitting needle for three-needle bind-off, tapestry needle, stitch markers (optional)

Gauge: 21 sts/26 rows = 4”/10 cm in Lace Pattern, after blocking


Knits, purls, and yarn overs team up to create a striking geometric design in this big, cozy rectangular scarf worked in worsted weight yarn. The pattern provides two size options, 9 inches/23 cm wide or 13 inches/33 cm wide. Either one makes a thoughtful gift or a warm accessory just for you!

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The stitch patterns are provided both in written, line-by-line, format and in a chart.

Measurements: 9 (13) inches/23 (33) cm width; 67.5 (72) inches/ 171 (183) cm length, after blocking

Yarn: 525 (750)yds/(480) 685m worsted weight yarn. Sample as knit with Bare Naked Wools Festivus 8.0 Worsted [100% Bluefaced Leicester wool; 210yd/192m per 115 gr skein], color: Tinsel.

Notions:
—US #6/4.00mm needles OR SIZE NEEDED TO OBTAIN GAUGE
—Tapestry needle, stitch markers (optional), blocking wires (optional)

Gauge: 8 sts/22 rows = 4”/10 cm in Lace Pattern, after blocking

A mix of lace and stripes creates beautiful textures and keeps the knitting fun in this infinity cowl. The pattern includes two sizes – a shorter length (quick to knit, perfect for gifts) or a longer version that can be doubled around your neck for extra warmth. The pattern photos feature the longer size.

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The Katydid Cowl is worked in the round on a circular needle, so there’s no seaming or grafting. It uses five colors of fingering weight yarn—a main color and four contrast colors. Stitch patterns are provided in charts and in written, row-by-row instructions.

Measurements: 8.5 (8.5) inches/21.5 (21.5) cm wide by 30 (56 inches)/76 (142) cm circumference

Yarn: Main color: 185 (350) yds/170 (320) m fingering weight yarn; four contrast colors: 12 (20) yds/11 (18) m fingering weight yarn for each color.

Sample in size 2 was knit with one skein of Tidal Yarns fingering 2-ply [100% wool; 380yd/347m per 100 gr skein], in Natural (MC), and four mini skeins [100% wool; 42yd/38m per 12 gr skein] in Madder (CC1), Dark Natural (CC2), Weld (CC3), and Cochineal (CC4).

Notions:
--US #4/3.50mm straight needles
--Stitch markers, tapestry needle

Gauge: 19 sts/36 rows = 4”/10 cm in stockinette stitch after blocking

Knit in fingering weight yarn, the Leucania Shawl is an all-season piece—perfect for casual wear (wrapped around your neck, it will keep you warm on winter hikes!) but equally suited for weddings and other special occasions that call for a light and elegant accessory.

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Named after the Obscure Wainscot Moth (Leucania obsoleta), this triangular shawl is worked top-down from a garter stitch tab cast-on (step-by-step instructions are provided).

The upper shawl is worked in a wide rib pattern, creating a light but warm fabric. The knitting goes quickly, and before you know it, you’re at the ornate stitchwork border. The design ends with an easy-to-knit scalloped edging.

Stitch patterns are provided in charts.

Measurements: 64 inches/163 cm across top edge; 32 inches/81 cm from center of top edge to bottom point, after blocking

Yarn: 700 yds/640 m fingering weight yarn.

The grey sample was knit with two skeins of Stone Soup Fingering by Bare Naked Wools [80% wool, 15% alpaca, 5% blend of tencel/bamboo/silk/bison; 450yds/411m per 100gr skein], color: Marble. The red sample was knit with two skeins of Festivus 6.0 Fingering by Bare Naked Wools [75% superwash merino, 15% cashmere, 10% silk; 420 yds/385 m per 115g skein], color: Rudolph.

Notions:
--US #3/3.25mm 24- or 32-inch circular needle, OR SIZE NEEDED TO OBTAIN GAUGE
--US #4/3.50mm 24- or 32-inch circular needle
--Crochet hook in size G/4.0 mm, smooth waste yarn, spare knitting needle for three-needle bind-off, tapestry needle
--Tapestry needle, US D or E/3.25 or 3.50mm crochet hook, stitch markers (optional), blocking wires (optional)

Gauge: 18 sts/32 rows = 4”/10 cm in stockinette stitch using smaller needle, after blocking

Inspired by late-winter fields at the Brookfield Farm in Amherst, Massachusetts, the Winter’s End scarf is worked flat, from one end to the other. After blocking, fringe is added.

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Winter’s End is part of the My Place project at KDD (Kate Davies Designs). An essay about my inspiration and design process for Winter’s End appeared on the KDD blog on March 24, 2021.

Measurements: 11 inches/28 cm width; 67 inches/170 cm length, after blocking

Yarn: 650 yds/595 m fingering weight yarn. Sample was knit with six skeins of Milarrochy Tweed by Kate Davies Designs 70% wool, 30% mohair; 109yd/100m per 25 gr skein, color: Hirst.

Notions:
—US #4/3.50mm needles OR SIZE NEEDED TO OBTAIN GAUGE
—Crochet hook in size G/4.0 mm, smooth waste yarn, spare knitting needle for three-needle bind-off, tapestry needle
—Tapestry needle, US D or E/3.25 or 3.50mm crochet hook, stitch markers (optional), blocking wires (optional)

Gauge: 25 sts/28 rows = 4”/10 cm in Lace Pattern after blocking

The pattern provides step-by-step instructions for adding fringe with a crochet hook.

The lace stitch patterns are provided both in written, line-by-line, format and in a chart.

Five colors of sock yarn, lots of soothing garter stitch, and a fun log cabin construction: meet the Next in Line Wrap, a striking unisex design to unleash your color creativity.

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The wrap’s two ends are worked separately. After the two ends are complete, they’re joined with garter stitch grafting. The pattern provides step-by-step grafting instructions.

Finished (Blocked) Measurements: 19 inches/48 cm by 72 inches/183 cm

Yarn: Five 100-gram skeins of fingering weight or sock yarn, with approximately 460 yards/420 m per skein. The following yarns were used for the sample:

—Color 1: Luna Grey Fiber Arts Ariel [75% superwash Bluefaced Leicester, 25% nylon; 464yd/424m per 100 gr skein], Goldenrod
—Color 2: Into the Whirled Pakokku Sock [75% superwash merino, 25% nylon; 460yd/420m per 100 gr skein], Stark
—Color 3: The Fawn and the Fox Otter [75% superwash merino, 25% nylon; 463yd/423m per 100 gr skein], Let’s Stay Home
—Color 4: String Theory Caper Sock [80% superwash merino, 10% cashmere, 10% nylon; 400yd/364m per 100 gr skein], Canyon
—Color 5: Anzula Squishy [80% superwash merino, 10% cashmere, 10% nylon; 385yd/352m per 100 gr skein], Hippo

Of the five colors, only two are used in each log — a main color (MC) and a contrast color (CC). The pattern is named Next in Line because the CC of each log is the MC of the next log.

The sample wrap used the following amounts of each color: Color 1 (gold): 95 gr, Color 2 (dark blue): 75 gr, Color 3 (speckled pink): 65 gr, Color 4 (copper): 95 gr, Color 5 (light blue-grey): 95 gr.

Notions:
—US #3/3.25mm 24- or 32-inch circular needle
—Locking stitch markers, tapestry needle

Gauge: 24 sts/48 rows = 4”/10 cm in garter stitch, after blocking

If your gauge differs from the pattern gauge, the dimensions of your finished piece may be different as well. If you knit at a looser gauge, you may need more yarn.

This luscious, cabled infinity cowl is perfect for gifting - or for treating yourself to a special new accessory. Knit in sportweight yarn, Kindred is worked flat, from one end to the other, beginning with a provisional cast-on. After blocking the two ends are joined with a three-needle bind-off.

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The pattern provides step-by-step instructions for working the crochet provisional cast-on and for the three-needle bind-off.

Measurements: 7 inches/18 cm wide by 56 inches/142 cm circumference

Yarn: 375 yards/343m sportweight wool.

Samples shown in the pattern photos were knit with Bare Naked Wools Festivus 5.0 Sport [100% Targhee wool, 375yd/343m per 115g skein], one skein in Cardinal (red cowl) and Bare Naked Wools Jacob’s Dream Sport [100% Jacob wool, 450yd/411m per 115g skein], one skein in Medium Gray (gray cowl).

Notions:
—US #5/3.75mm straight needles
—Crochet hook in size G/4.0 mm, smooth waste yarn, spare knitting needle for three-needle bind-off, tapestry needle
—Stitch marker, tapestry needle

Gauge: 24 sts/29 rows = 4”/10 cm in Cable Pattern after blocking

The cable pattern is provided in chart form only.

Featuring elegant yet easy lace framed by crisp garter stitch, the Falling Water Scarf is knit in fingering weight yarn. The pattern provides instructions for three widths—narrow, medium, and wide.

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Worked flat, from one end to the other, Falling Water Scarf can be made longer (or shorter) by working more or fewer repeats of the lace pattern. (If you make it longer, you’ll need more yarn.)

The lace pattern is provided in a chart and also is written out, line by line.

Sizes: Narrow (Medium, Wide)

Finished (Blocked) Measurements: 7.5 (9.5, 11.5) inches/19 (24, 29) cm width; 62 inches/158 cm length, after blocking

Materials:
--280 (350, 420) yds/260 (320, 385) m fingering weight yarn. Sample in the narrow size was knit with one skein of O Wool O-Wash Fingering 100% organic merino wool; 394yd/360m per 100 gr skein, color: Oyster Mushroom.
--US #4/3.50mm needles OR SIZE NEEDED TO OBTAIN GAUGE
--US #3/3.25mm needles
--Stitch markers, tapestry needle

Gauge: 17 sts/28 rows = 4”/10 cm in Lace Pattern, after blocking

The Falling Water Scarf and Shawl are also available as an ebook set.

Knit in fingering weight yarn, the Falling Water Shawl features an elegant, easy lace stitch and lots of soothing garter stitch. This asymmetrical triangular shawl can be worked to any length you prefer.

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The piece begins with a cast-on of just three stitches and gradually grows longer, with a column of lace flowing up the right side and garter stitch on the left. Yarn overs worked on the left side create the shawl’s triangular shape. It ends with a simple knit-purl section that can be worked over any number of stitches — which means you can make the shawl as long (or short) as you’d like.

The shawl is knit flat, but a circular needle is used to accommodate the large number of stitches.

Stitch patterns are provided in charts and also are written out, line by line.

Sizes: 1

Finished (Blocked) Measurements: 68 inches/173 cm along longest edge (wingspan)

Materials:
--750 yds/685 m fingering weight yarn. Sample was knit with two skeins of O Wool O-Wash Fingering 100% organic merino wool; 394yd/360m per 100 gr skein, color: Pasture Rose.
--US #4/3.50mm 24- or 32-inch circular needle
--Stitch marker, tapestry needle

Gauge: 17 sts/28 rows = 4”/10 cm in Lace Pattern, after blocking

The Falling Water Scarf and Shawl are also available as an ebook set.

Named after flowering hawthorn bushes, Mayblossom is an asymmetrical triangular shawl worked sideways in DK weight wool. Whether you wear it indoors or out, you’ll love to wrap yourself up in this cozy, generously sized shawl.

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Mayblossom’s triangular shape results from increases (yarn overs) worked on RS rows on the left-hand edge only. This edge is the longest side of the triangle and is the top edge when worn.

The shawl is knit flat, but a circular needle is used to accommodate the large number of stitches.

It’s worked in DK weight yarn. The pattern provides instructions for two sizes. The pattern schematic shows blocked measurements in inches and centimeters for all three sides of the shawl.

Sizes: 1 (2)

Finished (Blocked) Measurements: 71 (77) inches/180 (195) cm along longest edge (wingspan)

Materials:
--975 (1050) yds/891 (960) m DK weight yarn. Sample in size 2 was knit with three skeins of Purl Soho Good Wool 100% wool; 383yd/350m per 100 gr skein, color #1000, Heirloom White.
--US #6/4.00mm 24- or 32-inch circular needle
--Stitch markers, tapestry needle

Gauge: 18 sts/28 rows = 4”/10 cm in Lace Pattern, after blocking

One repeat of the 16-stitch Lace Pattern measures approximately 4.25 inches/ 10.75 cm wide after blocking.

The stitch patterns are provided in charts only.

Inspired by the colors of oak leaves and bark in winter, the Winter Oak Cowl is worked in the round on a circular needle with three colors of sportweight yarn. You can make one of two versions—a shorter cowl with two bands of lace or a longer cowl with three bands of lace.

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Sizes: Shorter (Longer). The shorter version has two bands of lace; the longer version has three bands of lace. The sample shown in the photos is the longer version.

Finished (Blocked) Measurements: 32 (36) inches/81 (91) cm circumference at bottom; 28 (28) inches/71 (71) cm circumference at top; 12.5 (17) inches/32 (43) cm deep

Yarn:
Shorter Cowl with Two Lace Bands
Color A - 170 yards/155m sportweight yarn
Color B - 130 yards/119m sportweight yarn
Color C - 45 yards/42 m sportweight yarn

Longer Cowl with Three Lace Bands
Color A - 205 yards/188m sportweight yarn
Color B - 215 yards/197m sportweight yarn
Color C - 60 yards/55m sportweight yarn

The sample shown in the photos is the longer version, and was knit with Harrisville Designs FlyWHEEL, 100% sportweight wool, 170 yards/155m per 50 gr skein, in the colors Driftwood (Color A; two skeins), Monarch (Color B; two skeins), and Elm (Color C; one skein).

Needles and Notions:
--US #4/3.50mm 24-inch circular needle
--US #5/3.75mm 24-inch circular needle
--Stitch marker, 2 locking stitch markers, tapestry needle

Gauge: 18 sts/30 rnds = 4”/10 cm in stockinette stitch, after blocking

Gauge is not crucial for this design, but if your gauge differs from the pattern gauge, the dimensions of your cowl will be different as well. If you knit the cowl at a looser gauge, you may need more yarn.

Stitch Patterns: The stitch patterns are provided in charts and in written, row-by-row format.

Pretty, feminine, and practical, the Shallows Mitts and Shallows Cowl are among my most popular designs. They're knit in fingering weight yarn, with the option of adding beads for a pop of color or sparkle. (And the patterns provide complete information on placing beads with a crochet hook—it's really simple once you've got the hang of it!)

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The two patterns are also available individually: Shallows Cowl, Shallows Mitts

Worked back and forth from the top down, the Catharus Shawl (named for the Vermont state bird, the hermit thrush, Catharus guttatus) features a wide rib that flows into sculptural, nupp-flecked lace.

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Finished Measurements:
Width: 65” / 165 cm along top edge
Depth: 33” / 84 cm at center

Yarn: 800 yards/732 m fingering weight or sock yarn. The rose-colored sample was knit with Green Mountain Spinnery Lana (100% wool; 400yd/366m per 100 gr skein), color: Rosado, 2 skeins.

Needles: US Size 4 / 3.5 mm and US Size 5 / 3.75 mm 24” or longer circular needle

Notions: Stitch markers, tapestry needle, waste yarn, US Size G / 4 mm crochet hook for garter-stitch tab cast-on

Gauge: 20 sts & 31 rows = 4” / 10 cm in Stockinette Stitch on smaller needle after blocking

Stitch patterns are provided in charts.

Photos: Bonnie Sennott (rose shawl) and Gale Zucker Photography/One More Row Press (gold shawl)

Named for a musical term meaning “with spirit or vigor,” the Con Brio Cowl is the perfect accessory for breezy spring or fall days. It’s worked in the round with DK weight yarn; there are three sizes to choose from.

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Sizes: 1 (2, 3)

Finished (Blocked) Measurements:
23.25 (38.75, 54.25) inches/59 (99, 138) cm circumference by 8.5 inches/21.5 cm deep

Materials:
--165 (270, 355) yds/150 (245, 325) m DK weight yarn. Sample in size 3 was knit with one skein of Juniper Moon Farm Patagonia Organic Merino 100% wool; 382yd/350m per 100 gr skein, color #101, light grey.
--US #5/3.75mm 24- or 32-inch circular needle
--Stitch markers, tapestry needle

Gauge: 17.5 sts/32 rnds = 4”/10 cm in Lace Pattern, after blocking

One repeat of the 34-stitch Lace Pattern measures approximately 7.75 inches/19.5 cm wide after blocking.

Pattern instructions: The stitch patterns are provided in charts and in written, row-by-row form.

The Con Brio Cowl and Con Brio Mitts are also available as an ebook set.

Large and small lace patterns enliven the fabric of this feminine shawl. Growing gradually from a cast-on of just three stitches, the Notch Shawl has an asymmetrical triangular shape and can be knit in either fingering weight or sport weight yarns.

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Finished (Blocked) Measurements: 63 inches/160 cm long (longest edge) by 49.5 inches/126 cm by 37.5 inches/95 cm

Yardage: 555 yds/510 m fingering weight yarn. Sample was knit with Louet Gems Fingering Weight 100% merino wool; 185yd/170m per 50 gram skein, 3 skeins; color: Brick Red.

Note: The sample used nearly all of the 3 skeins (555 yards).

Needles and Notions:
—US #4/3.50mm needles OR SIZE NEEDED TO OBTAIN GAUGE
—Stitch marker, tapestry needle

Gauge: 17 sts/26 rows = 4”/10 cm in stockinette stitch, after blocking

The stitch patterns are provided in both charts and written, line-by-line form.

Named after a winding rural road in my hometown of Amherst, Massachusetts, the Bay Road Cowl features a lively pairing of seed stitch and gently curving cables. The cowl is knit flat, end to end, in fingering weight yarn, beginning with a provisional cast-on. After the piece is blocked, the two ends are joined with a three-needle bind-off.

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Blocked Measurements: 8.5 inches/22 cm wide by 51.5 inches/131 cm circumference

Yarn: 360 yds/329m fingering weight yarn. The sample was knit with White Barn Farm NEST 2-ply fingering 100% Cormo, Cali red, and Corriedale cross wool; 365yd/334m per 100g skein, one skein in Lemon Quartz.

Needles: US #3/3.25mm straight needles or 24-inch circular needle OR SIZE NEEDED TO OBTAIN GAUGE

Notions: Crochet hook in size G/4.0 mm, smooth waste yarn, spare knitting needle for three-needle bind-off, cable needle, tapestry needle, stainless steel T-pins, blocking wires (optional)

Gauge: 27 sts/26 rows = 4”/10 cm in stockinette stitch after blocking

The stitch patterns are provided in charts and written, row-by-row form.

The Bay Road Cowl and matching Bay Road Mitts are available as an ebook set.

A pleasing mix of garter stitch and lace, the Hop Brook shawl is worked from one end to the other in fingering weight yarn. Its gently tapered crescent shape results from increases and decreases in the garter stitch fabric.

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Finished (Blocked) Measurements: 67 inches/170 cm long (at top edge) by 17 inches/43 cm deep (at center)

Materials:
—420 yds/385 m fingering weight yarn. Sample was knit with Elsa Wool Woolen-Spun Fingering Weight 100% U.S. Cormo wool; 450yd/412m per 4 oz. skein; color: Light Grey

YARDAGE NOTE: My sample used 398 yards and I rounded that up to 420 yards in the pattern. I had plenty of yarn left from my 450-yard skein. However, if you are knitting the scarf at a looser gauge than the pattern specifies (see below), you will likely use more yarn and stand the chance of running out.

Knitting and blocking a gauge swatch in garter stitch is a good idea; adjust your needle size to get the correct gauge. If your working (unblocked) gauge is “spot on,” then it is probably too loose - the gauge given is for garter stitch AFTER BLOCKING.

—US #5/3.75mm needles OR SIZE NEEDED TO OBTAIN GAUGE
—Stitch marker, tapestry needle, stainless steel T-pins, blocking wires (optional)

Gauge: 19 sts/30 rows = 4”/10 cm in garter stitch, after blocking

To save time, check gauge. Making a garter stitch gauge swatch to determine needle size is highly recommended. If your gauge is loose, you may use more yarn.

Level of difficulty: Advanced beginner/intermediate. Some experience with lace is helpful, but not necessary.

Pattern format: Stitch patterns are provided in charts and in written, row-by-row form.

Conklaree is a geometric lace scarf named after the conklaree! call of the red-winged blackbird—to my ear, it’s always a happy sound that declares spring has arrived at last.

You can easily dress Conklaree up or down—it works for everything from Saturday errands to an evening concert. The scarf’s dimensions offer lots of versatility—Conklaree can be worn many ways: looped around the neck, one end tossed over the shoulder, or casually draped across your shoulders like a stole.

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Finished (Blocked) Measurements:
54 inches/137 cm long by 11.25 inches/28 cm wide

Materials:
510 yds/466 m fingering weight yarn. The sample was knit with Elemental Affects Civility Fingering 70% U.S. merino, 30% mulberry silk; 550yd/500m per 112g skein; color: Clove

US #5/3.75mm needles OR SIZE NEEDED TO OBTAIN GAUGE

Stitch markers, tapestry needle, stainless steel T-pins, blocking wires (optional)

Gauge:

20 sts/27 rows = 4”/10 cm in Lace Patterns A and B, after blocking

To save time, check gauge.

The Conklaree lace stitch patterns are provided in both chart form and in written, line-by-line instructions.

The Waverleigh Cowl is a warm and feminine mix of twisted ribbing, lace, and cables. It's worked in the round on a circular needle — no grafting or seaming required — with DK weight yarn. Waverleigh can be worn either as a single loop or doubled around your neck for extra warmth.

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Finished (Blocked) Measurements: 54 inches/137 cm circumference by 9.25 inches/23 cm deep

Yardage: 365 yds/333 m DK weight yarn. Sample was knit with Hudson Valley Fibers Moodna DK 40% New York State Romney wool, 60% US fine wool; 260yd/238m per 100 gr skein, 2 skeins.

Needles and Notions:
—US #6/4.00mm 24-inch circular
—Cable needle, stitch markers, tapestry needle, stainless steel T-pins (optional)

Gauge: 19 sts/28 rows = 4”/10 cm in lace stitch, after blocking

The stitch patterns are provided in both charts and written, line-by-line form.

Worked from the top down in fingering weight yarn, the Wonderberry Shawl can be finished with either a garter and eyelets edging or a beaded, scalloped edging. The pattern provides instructions for both options, in three sizes.

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Sizes: S (M, L)

Finished (Blocked) Measurements: 44 (54, 64) inches/112 (137, 163) cm wide across top edge and 21 (26, 31) inches/54 (66, 79) cm long from center of top edge to bottom point

Yarn: 375 (450, 615) yds/343 (412, 563) m fingering weight yarn 

Needles: US #5/3.75 mm 24-inch or 36-inch circular needle OR SIZE NEEDED TO OBTAIN GAUGE

Notions: Smooth scrap yarn and size G/4.00mm crochet hook for garter stitch tab cast-on, stitch markers, tapestry needle, stainless steel T-pins, blocking wires (optional)

For the beaded edging option: 126 (154, 182) #6 seed beads; size 10/1.15mm steel crochet hook or size needed to fit through holes in beads

Gauge: 19 sts/22 rows = 4”/10 cm in lace pattern, after blocking

Pattern format: The stitch patterns are provided in charts only.

Worked in fingering weight yarn from one end to the other, the Streusel Scarf is a pretty lace-and-garter stitch confection. Carefully spaced increases and decreases in the garter stitch fabric produce its gently tapered crescent shape. 

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The triangular shape of this reversible scarf/shawlette results from evenly spaced increases and decreases that are worked in the garter stitch portion of the scarf. It's worked from one end to the other with fingering weight yarn. The lace stitch pattern is given in written form and in a chart.

Blocked dimensions: 64 inches/163 cm long by 13 inches/33 cm wide at center

Yarn: 385-400 yds/352-366 m fingering weight yarn

Needle: US 6/4.00mm

Gauge: 20 stitches and 29 rows = 4 inches/10 cm in garter stitch

The Calliopsis Cowl, named after the flower Coreopsis (also known as Calliopsis or Tickseed), is a light, feminine lace accessory knit in two colors of laceweight or light fingering weight yarn. You can easily customize the design by changing the lengths of the two lace sections to create your own unique cowl.

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Construction: The cowl is worked flat, beginning with a provisional crochet cast on. After the last row is worked, sts are transferred to waste yarn and the piece is blocked. After blocking, the sts on waste yarn at each end are transferred to needles and the two ends are joined using the three-needle bind off. The pattern includes instructions for both the provisional crochet cast on and the three-needle bind off.

Although the cowl is worked flat, a circular needle is used because the two-color sections involve sliding the stitches across the cable to be knit again on the same side. A straight needle will not work for this technique (though straight needles may be used for the lace sections). The two-color sections were inspired by Norah Gaughan’s Almost Garter Scarf.

Finished (Blocked) Measurements: 9.5 inches/25 cm wide by 54 inches/138 cm circumference

Materials:
—Two colors of laceweight or light fingering weight yarn; MC: 300 yds/274m, CC: 150 yds/137m. Sample shown was knit with Fibre Company Meadow 40% merino wool, 25% baby llama, 20% silk, 14% linen; 545yd/500m per 100g skein, in Prairie (MC) and Bergamot (CC). (See note about yardage below.)
—US #5/3.75mm 24-inch circular needle or straight needles
—US #4/3.50 24-inch circular needle
—Crochet hook in size G/4.0 mm, smooth waste yarn, spare knitting needle for three-needle bind-off, tapestry needle, stainless steel T-pins, blocking wires (optional)

A note about yardage: Feel free to customize your cowl by varying the lengths of the two lace sections, but keep in mind that increasing the length of a section may require more yarn in that color.

Gauge: 20 sts/30 rows = 4”/10 cm in stockinette stitch on smaller needle after blocking

Pattern format: The stitch patterns are provided in both charts and written, line-by-line form.

Named after a genus of damselflies, the Ischnura Shawl is a warm and cozy crescent shawl knit in bulky weight wool. It's worked flat from the bottom up on a circular needle, beginning with the lace section. Short rows are used to shape the upper (garter stitch) section.

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Finished (Blocked) Measurements: 72 inches/183 cm wide at top by 15.5 inches/39 cm deep at center

Materials:
—575 yds/525 m bulky weight yarn. Sample was knit with Brooklyn Tweed Quarry 100% Targhee-Columbia wool; 200yd/183m per 100 gr skein, color: Gypsum, 3 skeins.
—US #10/6.00mm 32-inch or 40-inch circular needle
—Stitch markers, tapestry needle

Gauge:
10 sts/16 rows = 4”/10 cm in lace pattern, after blocking
11 sts/18 rows = 4”/10 cm in garter stitch, after blocking

Gauge is not crucial for this design, but if your gauge differs from the pattern gauge, the dimensions of your shawl will be different as well. If you knit at a looser gauge, you may need more yarn.

Instructions: Stitch patterns are provided in both charts and in written, line-by-line form.

Knit from the top down using sport weight or fingering weight yarn, Golden Valley is a generous-size triangular shawl featuring cozy knit-purl textures and striking geometric lace.

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The pattern provides complete instructions for both the garter stitch tab cast-on and the picot bind-off. Stitch patterns are provided in charts only.

Finished (Blocked) Measurements:
—Sport weight: 64 inches/163 cm wide across top edge and 29 inches/74 cm long from center of top edge to bottom point
—Fingering weight: 62 inches/158 cm wide across top edge and 28 inches/71 cm long from center of top edge to bottom point

Materials (sport weight):
—635 yards/580 m sportweight wool; sample was knit with Anzula Ava 80% superwash merino, 10% cashmere, 10% nylon; 330 yds/301 m per 110g skein; Toffee, 2 skeins.
—US #5/3.75mm 24-inch or 32-inch circular needle OR SIZE NEEDED TO OBTAIN GAUGE
—US #6/4.00mm 24-inch or 32-inch circular needle

Materials (fingering weight):
—525 yards/480 m sportweight wool; sample was knit with Anzula Squishy 80% superwash merino, 10% cashmere, 10% nylon; 385 yds/352 m per 114g skein; Hippo, 2 skeins.
—US #4/3.5mm 24-inch or 32-inch circular needle OR SIZE NEEDED TO OBTAIN GAUGE
—US #5/3.75mm 24-inch or 32-inch circular needle

Notions: Smooth scrap yarn and size G/4.00mm crochet hook for garter stitch tab cast-on, stitch markers, tapestry needle, stainless steel T-pins, blocking wires (optional)

Gauge:
—Sport weight: 17 sts/34 rows = 4”/10 cm in stockinette stitch using smaller needle, after blocking
—Fingering weight: 18 sts/32 rows = 4”/10 cm in stockinette stitch using smaller needle, after blocking

Worked in the round on a circular needle, the Biscuit Cowl uses just one skein of sock or fingering weight yarn. It's ideal for those special skeins of sock yarn in your stash and makes a beautiful gift.

Biscuit is an infinity cowl that’s worked in the round with fingering weight yarn on a long circular needle. It requires no seaming or grafting.

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Blocked dimensions: 46 inches/117 cm circumference; 5.5 inches/14 cm wide

Yarn: 375-400 yds/343-366 m fingering weight yarn

Needle: US 4/3.50mm 24- or 32-inch circular needle

Gauge: 23 sts/40 rows = 4”/10 cm in stockinette after blocking

Stitch patterns are provided in both written form and a chart.

Worked from the top down in three colors of fingering weight yarn, the About Town Shawl showcases a striking mix of knit-purl textures, garter stitch, and lace. This light, airy shawl was designed as a companion piece for the About Town Mitts.

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This light, airy shawl was designed as a companion piece for the About Town Mitts. The mitts and shawl may be purchased together in an ebook set.

Finished (Blocked) Measurements: 58 inches/148 cm wide across top edge and 27 inches/69 cm long from center of top edge to bottom point

For a larger shawl, try using sportweight yarns and a larger needle size.

Yarn—Three colors of fingering weight wool or a wool/alpaca blend:

Color 1: 290 yards/265 m

Color 2: 175 yards/160 m

Color 3: 135 yards/124 m

Total yardage, if you want to make a single-color shawl: 600 yards/549 m

Needles: US #4/3.5mm 24-inch or 32-inch circular needle OR SIZE NEEDED TO OBTAIN GAUGE

Notions: Smooth scrap yarn and size G/4.00mm crochet hook for garter stitch tab cast-on, stitch markers, tapestry needle, stainless steel T-pins, blocking wires (optional)

Gauge: 17 sts/29 rows = 4”/10 cm in stockinette stitch, after blocking

The stitch patterns are provided in charts only.

The About Town Shawl pattern and the About Town Mitts pattern can be purchased together as an ebook set.

Named after a variety of blueberries, Bluetta combines easy garter stitch and a scalloped lace edging in a reversible design. Worked from one end to the other, it has a gently tapered crescent shape.

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The pattern provides step-by-step instructions in written form and in a chart. A schematic helps you to visualize the progression of the knitting, the increase and decrease sections, and the piece’s overall shape. Any single or plied fingering weight yarn can be used. For the sample, I used handspun Rambouillet fingering weight singles.

Sizes: There are two sizes — a scarf and a shawlette — as well as tips for shortening or lengthening the piece.

Measurements: 61 (68) inches/155 (173) cm along top edge

Materials:
—475 (550) yds/435 (505) m fingering weight yarn. Sample was knit with fingering weight singles handspun with Three Waters Farm Rambouillet in the Blue Flourish colorway.
—US #4/3.50mm needles
—Stitch marker, tapestry needle, stainless steel T-pins

Gauge: 23 sts/28 rows = 4”/10 cm in Lace Pattern, after blocking

To save time, check gauge.

With its scalloped edges and garter stitch lace, the Singing Beach Cowl brings to mind seashells, waves, and shifting sands. Worked in the round on a circular needle, it uses just one skein of sock or fingering weight yarn—the perfect choice for that special skein in your stash.

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The cowl is named after a popular beach in Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts, where the sand “sings” or “squeaks” when walked upon. I have fond memories of taking the train to Singing Beach many years ago, when my sisters and I were young and shared an apartment in Boston. Those were carefree days!

Sizes: One

Finished (blocked) measurements: 5.25 inches/13 cm wide by 52 inches/132 cm circumference at bound-off edge

Yarn/Yardage: 330 yds/300 m fingering weight yarn

Needles and notions:
—US #4/3.50mm 24- or 32-inch circular needle OR SIZE NEEDED TO OBTAIN GAUGE
—Stitch marker, tapestry needle, stainless steel T-pins

Construction: Worked in the round beginning with the scalloped lace section and ending with the garter/slip stitch section.

Gauge: 18 sts/40 rows = 4”/10 cm in garter stitch after blocking

Notes:
—Stitch patterns are provided in written, line-by-line instructions (there are no charts).
—You may find that needles with pointy tips (rather than blunt) will work best for this cowl, which requires working k4tog and k4tog-tbl on some rounds.

A scarf for all seasons, Skipperling combines lace and twisted stitches in an elegant, feminine design that works equally well with jeans and a jacket or a little black dress. Named after the skipperling butterfly, this scarf is knit in fingering weight yarn in one piece, from end to end—no grafting required.

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Blocked dimensions: 54 inches/137 cm by 8 inches/20 cm

Gauge: 25 sts/30 rows = 4 inches/10 cm in lace pattern after blocking

Yardage: 375 yards/342 m fingering weight yarn. Sample was knit with Sunshine Yarns Luxury Sock in the Lone Wolf colorway.

Needles: US 4/3.50mm OR SIZE NEEDED TO OBTAIN GAUGE

Notions: stitch markers, tapestry needle, stainless steel T-pins, blocking wires (optional)

Pattern instructions: written and charted

Techniques: The scarf’s lace pattern has “action” rows on both the RS and WS (i.e., yarn overs and decreases are worked on every row). Techniques include casting on, binding off, knit, purl, ktbl, ptbl, yarn overs, ssk, k2tog, p2tog, p2tog-tbl.

Difficulty: Advanced/confident beginner to intermediate. Some lace experience helpful.

Sculptural cables are paired with textured stitches to beautiful effect in the Eastward Cowl. This distinctive and exceptionally warm winter accessory is knit from one end to the other in worsted weight yarn; the ends are joined with a three-needle bind-off.

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The cowl is worked flat (back and forth) from a provisional cast on. After blocking, the two ends are joined with a three-needle bind-off to create the loop.

The pattern provides instructions for the crochet provisional cast on and three-needle bind-off, as well as helpful links. Stitch patterns are provided in written (line by line) form and in a chart.

Finished (Blocked) Measurements: 9 inches/23 cm height by 48.75 inches/124 cm circumference

Materials:
—410 yds/375 m worsted weight yarn. The sample was knit with Brooklyn Tweed Shelter 100% American wool; 140yd/128m per 50g skein, colorway: Faded Quilt, and required 3 skeins.
—US #7/4.50mm needles OR SIZE NEEDED TO OBTAIN GAUGE
—Crochet hook in size G/4.0 mm, smooth waste yarn, spare knitting needle for three-needle bind-off, tapestry needle

Gauge: 20 sts/31 rows = 4”/10 cm in stockinette stitch after blocking.

Difficulty: Advanced beginner. Experience with cables is helpful, but not necessary. This would be a good pattern for a first cable project.

Erste is a seamless cowl that pairs columns of cables with a wide lace pattern that looks like cables—but isn’t. This cowl is knit in the round with sportweight yarn on a circular needle (no grafting or seaming required).

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A solid-color yarn with good stitch definition but soft fiber content is recommended for a luxurious and warm cowl. DK weight yarn can be substituted, but swatch to determine best needle size—aim for a gauge of 5.5 sts to the inch in stockinette stitch.

Finished (blocked) measurements: 32.5 inches/83 cm circumference by 8 inches/20 cm deep

Materials:
—300 yds/275 m sportweight yarn. Sample shown was knit with one skein of Plucky Knitter Traveler Sport 65% superwash merino wool, 20% mulberry silk, 15% yak; 325yds/297m per 100g skein; color: Hi-Ho Silver.
—US #5/3.75mm 16-inch or 24-inch circular needle OR SIZE NEEDED TO OBTAIN GAUGE
—Stitch markers, cable needle, tapestry needle

Gauge: 22 sts/34 rnds = 4”/10 cm in stockinette stitch, after blocking

Level of difficulty: Intermediate or advanced beginner wishing to try cables and lace

Lacy and feminine, the Bluet Cowl is a stylish cool weather accessory. Knit in the round with DK or sport weight yarn on a circular needle, it's completely seamless.

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Blocked measurements: 8.5 inches/22 cm height by 36 inches/92 cm circumference

Gauge: 21 sts/31 rows = 4”/10 cm in stockinette stitch after blocking.

Yardage: 430 yds/393 m sport/DK weight yarn. Sample was knit with Louet Gems Sport Weight 100% merino wool; 225yd/206m per 3.5 oz/100g skein; color: Aqua, 2 skeins.

A note about yardage: The original sample in Louet Gems Sport Weight used nearly all of two skeins (about 430 yards). However, a second sample in Stitch Sprouts Yellowstone (285 yards per 100g skein) required only less than one skein, or about 270 yards. Your mileage may vary, depending on your yarn and gauge.

Needle: US #5/3.75mm 24-inch circular needle OR SIZE NEEDED TO OBTAIN GAUGE

Pattern difficulty: Advanced beginner

Skills required: Cast on, bind off, knit, purl, yarn overs and decreases, twisted stitches, working in the round on a circular needle.

Instructions: Written and charted. Both charts and line-by-line written instructions are provided for the stitch patterns. 

Named after the Little Prince’s tiny planet in Saint-Exupery’s beloved book, the Asteroid B 612 Scarf features a simple textured stitch pattern and sweet cables at the edge for a special knit suitable for beginners and experts alike.

The pattern appeared in the winter 2019 issue of Interweave Knits.

Photos: F&W Media/Harper Point Photography

To view all knitting patterns by Bonnie Sennott, visit my Ravelry designer page.

Knit flat from one end to the other, then grafted, the Firehouse Alley Cowl combines simple lace stitches and knit-purl textures for maximum style.

The pattern appeared in the fall 2016 issue of knit.wear.

Photos: F&W Media/Harper Point Photography

To view all knitting patterns by Bonnie Sennott, visit my Ravelry designer page.

Named after the pretty damselflies known as bluets, the Enallagma shawl combines eye-catching lace with restful garter stitch. The lace section is worked straight without shaping, then gradual decreases are worked along one side to create the shawl’s asymmetrical shape. It's knit in DK weight or light worsted weight yarn.

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Finished (Blocked) Measurements: 23 inches/59 cm wide (cast-on edge) by 66.5 inches/169 cm long (straight edge)

Yardage: 600 yds/550 m DK weight yarn. Sample was knit with Wing & a Prayer Farm Thelma & Louise 50% wool, 50% mohair; 240yd/220m per 100 gram skein, 3 skeins.

NOTE: If your gauge is looser than what is listed, you may require more yarn. To save time, check gauge.

Needles and Notions:
—US #7/4.50mm needles (for lace section)
—US #6/4.00mm needles (for decrease section)
—Stitch markers, tapestry needle, stainless steel T-pins, blocking wires or knit blockers (optional)

Gauge:

16 sts/24 rows = 4”/10 cm in lace stitch, on larger needle, after blocking

16 sts/28 rows = 4”/10 cm in garter stitch, on smaller needle, after blocking

The stitch patterns are provided in both charts and written, line-by-line form.

Flocks of migrating birds inspired the Tailwind Shawl. It features a strikingly elegant lace pattern that’s both memorable and fun to knit. This season-spanning scarf is worked flat, and the fringe adds a pretty edging.

The pattern appeared in the spring 2019 issue of Knitscene.

Photos: F&W Media/Harper Point Photography

To view all knitting patterns by Bonnie Sennott, visit my Ravelry designer page.

With its gentle crescent shape, Catbird is a versatile shawl that can be styled many ways. Wear it draped elegantly over your shoulders, or wrapped once or twice around your neck, like a scarf. It’s perfect for all seasons, and for gift knitting, too.

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Catbird is worked from the bottom up, beginning with the lace pattern. Short rows in the garter stitch section give the shawl its gentle crescent shape. The pattern provides instructions for two sizes, worked in fingering weight yarn.

Sizes: M (L)

Finished (Blocked) Measurements: 60 (66.5) inches/153 (169) cm wide across top edge and 10.25 (11.5) inches/26 (29) cm deep at center

Yarn: 425 (475) yds/388 (435) m fingering weight yarn or 1 (2) skeins Periwinkle Sheep Watercolors 75% superwash merino, 25% nylon; 460 yd/420m per 100g skein; color: Rhinebeck 2018

NOTE: If you are substituting yarn, be sure to use a skein of fingering weight that has at least 425 yards, which is the yardage for the smaller size of Catbird. With a 400-yard skein, you might run out of yarn. It would also be a good idea to swatch and check your BLOCKED gauge. Larger stitches use more yarn, so if your gauge is loose, you could run out of yarn.

Needles: US #5/3.75 mm 24-inch or 36-inch circular needle OR SIZE NEEDED TO OBTAIN GAUGE

Notions: Stitch markers, tapestry needle

Gauge: 19 sts/22 rows = 4”/10 cm in lace pattern, after blocking

The lace pattern is provided in charts and in written, line-by-line form.

Named after a genus of dragonflies, the Cordulia Cowl is a beautiful lace accessory to make for yourself or as a gift. It's worked in the round on a circular needle — no grafting or seaming required — with DK weight yarn.

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Finished (Blocked) Measurements: 34.5 inches/87 cm circumference by 8.75 inches/22 cm deep

Yardage: 295 yds/270 m DK weight yarn. Sample was knit with Foxhill Farm Cormo DK 100% wool; 308yd/282m per 3.5 oz skein, 1 skein.

The yarn for the sample was originally an undyed off-white color. I dyed it yellow using marigolds, with an alum mordant. I followed the natural dyeing recommendations in the book Wild Color by Jenny Dean.

NOTE: If your gauge is looser than what is listed, you may require more yarn. To save time, check gauge.

Needles and Notions:
—US #5/3.75mm 24-inch circular
—Stitch markers, tapestry needle

Gauge: 21 sts/34 rows = 4”/10 cm in lace stitch, after blocking

The stitch patterns are provided in both charts and written, line-by-line form.