Acanthus cowl

Acanthus cowl is a soft and cosy cowl that can also be worn on the head like a hat/headband. It is made in light and soft alpaca blend yarn and the pattern is the same as on the Acanthus socks.

The pattern comes in one size that can be adjusted by using different gauge The cowl can be be made in the full length of the pattern for a cowl that can be folded double for extra warmth. It can also be made shorter by taking away rounds from the beginning or end of the pattern. Keep in mind that stranded colourwork is less elastic than knitting with one yarn.

Suggested yarn: Fingering yarn. DSA Mini Sterk / Viking Liten Alpaca Storm / Dale Alpakka Forte. Other similar yarn or wool yarn can be used. Choose yarn that gives desired gauge.
Suggested colours: It is recommended to use contrasting colours to make a clear pattern.
Yarn amount: Colour 1: 100 g Colour 2: 50 g (borders between 50 and 100 grams when whole pattern diagram is used.
Suggested needles: Short circular needles size 2,5 mm and 3 mm. Different needle sizes may be needed for different gauge or if you don’t hit gauge using recommended needle size.
Gauge: 27 sts = 10 cm in stranded colourwork with needle size 3 mm.
Sizes (circumference in cm): 55 (can be made for bigger or smaller sizes by for example using gauge 25-26 or 28-29 sts per 10 cm.
Measurements in cm: Full length: approx. 30- 38 (can be shortened to 22-23). Across when laid flat: approx. 27.