Product Description
Airy, light and delicate, this cowl gives just the right amount of coverage on windy Summer evenings or mild Winter days and will collapse and scrunch down into a soft collar when worn under a jacket. Worked in the round from the bottom up, with only 11 rounds requiring the use of both colors at the same time.
Fully written and charted instructions!
Materials:Yarn: Malabrigo Silky Merino (51% Silk/49% Merino, 150 yards/137 m, 1.75 oz/50 gr) 1 skein each color A (421 Blackberry) and color B (76 Manzanilla Olive) Or DK weight yarn in 2 colors, about 75 yds (69 m) color A, and 120 yds (110 m) color B The properties of this yarn with it's silk content are an important part of this design. When substituting yarns, select a yarn with comparable drape and softness.
Needles: US Size 6 (4 mm) 16" circular needle or size to obtain gauge US Size 8 (5 mm) 16” circular needle, for Backberry stitch and bind off only
Gauge: 22 st & 32 rows = 4" on US #6 (
Blackberry Ridge Cowl by OwlCat Designs
Project Overview
Blackberry Ridge is an advanced knitting pattern for a lightweight cowl designed by OwlCat Designs. This airy, delicate accessory provides just the right amount of coverage for cool summer evenings and can collapse and scrunch down into a soft collar when worn under a jacket. The cowl is inspired by the experience of hiking up a ridge to pick blackberries on a warm afternoon, capturing that transitional moment between day and evening.
What Is Being Made
A two-color cowl worked in the round from the bottom up. The design features a sophisticated color combination using blackberry and olive tones, creating visual interest while maintaining the lightweight, airy aesthetic suitable for layering during warmer months.
Knitting Techniques Used
- Working in the round using circular needles
- Two-color stranded knitting (colorwork), with only 11 rounds requiring both colors to be worked simultaneously, minimizing complexity
- Gauge adjustment between needle sizes to achieve the desired fabric drape and structure
Stitches and Construction
The pattern employs fundamental knitting stitches worked in the round, with strategic colorwork integration. The limited number of rounds requiring simultaneous two-color work makes this advanced pattern more accessible than traditional complex colorwork projects, while still providing visual sophistication.
Materials
Yarn: Malabrigo Silky Merino (51% Silk/49% Merino blend, 150 yards per 1.75 oz skein) is the recommended yarn. One skein each of color A (421 Blackberry) and color B (76 Manzanilla Olive) are required. Alternatively, any DK weight yarn in two colors may be substituted, requiring approximately 75 yards of color A and 120 yards of color B.
Needles: US Size 6 (4 mm) 16-inch circular needle and US Size 8 (5 mm) 16-inch circular needle (or needle sizes as needed to obtain proper gauge).
Difficulty Level
This pattern is rated as advanced, suitable for experienced knitters comfortable with circular needle techniques and two-color stranded knitting methods.
Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Designer: | OwlCat Designs |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Advanced |
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