What you'll need
| One size only: | 6" wide- 26" circumference |
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Knit Picks Palette - tan
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Product Description
Fionnuala, an Irish maid of legend who was turned into a swan by her stepmother until she was saved by marrying Lairgren, when the curse was broken and she was returned to human form . Can you see her feathers and the flowing water of her home while she lived as a swan? Can you see the seeds and the leaves of the plants she ate before the curse was broken? I can, and a cowl made of her feathers will be sure to keep your neck toasty in the cold months ahead!
Knit with beads or without, it is equally gorgeous!
Fionnuala's River Knitted Cowl by Deenna Dains
What is Being Made
Fionnuala's River is an advanced-level knitted cowl designed by Deenna Dains. This downloadable PDF pattern creates a finished cowl measuring 6 inches wide by 26 inches in circumference, perfect for keeping your neck warm during cold months. The design draws inspiration from Irish legend, featuring a cowl that evokes the image of swan feathers and flowing water, with subtle details representing seeds and plants.
Knitting Techniques Used
This advanced pattern employs several intermediate to advanced knitting techniques. The pattern utilizes a provisional cast on method, with instructions provided for the chain method as a casting option. Knitters will work with yarn overs throughout the design to create decorative openwork elements. The pattern also incorporates the Kitchener stitch (grafting) to close the cowl seamlessly after blocking, creating a professional finished edge without a visible seam.
Stitches Used
The primary stitch structure features stockinette stitch, which forms the base fabric of the cowl. Yarn overs are strategically placed on right-side rows to create the lace or textured details that give the cowl its distinctive appearance inspired by feathers and water movement.
Optional Beading and Embellishment
The pattern offers optional embellishment using size 6/0 beads. Beads are added to the right-side rows between the yarn overs, creating sparkle and dimension. The pattern notation uses "1b" in written instructions and "B" in charted sections to indicate bead placement. Knitters who prefer a simpler version may omit the beads entirely by ignoring these notations and knitting those stitches without beading.
Gauge and Finishing
The pattern is worked to a gauge of 5 stitches and 6 rows per inch over the stockinette portion, measured unblocked and on the needles. After completion, the cowl is blocked on blocking mats to finished dimensions of 6 inches wide by 13 inches long when folded lengthwise in half.
Materials Required
Knitters will need appropriate yarn suitable for a 26-inch circumference cowl at the specified gauge, along with knitting needles sized to achieve 5 stitches per inch. Optional materials include size 6/0 beads for embellishment and blocking mats for finishing.
Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Pages: | 4 |
| Designer: | Deenna Dains |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Notes: | If beading, you will need size 8 seed beads. The crochet hook is used to place the beads on the stitches. |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Advanced |
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