alberni cowl
by Sashka Macievich
This cowl is rustic and tweedy with bumpy ribs and garter and a hint of lace. It reminds me of the mossy carpet of the old growth forest near Port Alberni on Vancouver Island. Walking through the stand of trees hundreds of years old leaves me humbled and aware of the importance of these great giants. Alberni Cowl knits up quickly with only two balls of Aran weight yarn. The pattern is easy to remember and satisfying to work.
Finished Size:
28inches circumference by 9 inches wide/71 cm circumference by23 cmwide
Materials:
Debbie Bliss -Donegal Luxury Tweed Aran Weight- 85% wool/14% Angora - 50gr- 80 yds/88 m - colour 360025 -green-2 balls US size 8 [5.00 mm] circular knitting needles 16"/40 cm long or size required to obtain correct gauge Stitch Markers-1 Yarn needle for sewing in ends
Gauge:
18sts and 24rows=4 inches/10cm in stockinette stitch. Gauge is not critical in this pattern note that using a different yarn than the sample may require more or less yardage than indicated This pattern has been professionally tech edited toreduce thechance of errors. lf however you feel you have found an error or if you require clarification with any instructions included with this pattern please contact me at: sashkaknits@gmail.com 2013, Sashka Macievich. llrghts reserved. This pattern is intended for personal use only. This pattern may not be . sold or copied without written permission from the designer. Items made from this pattern may be sold.
Cowl:
Cast on 128 sts using long tail or other stretchy cast on. Place marker and join in round taking care not to twist stitches.
Border:
Rnd 1: Purl to end of rnd. Rnd 2: Knit to end of rnd. Rnd 3: Purl to end of rnd.
Alberni Lace Pattern
Rnd 1-10: Follow chart or written directions. Rep Rounds 9 & 10 seven more times. Rnd 25: \*K7, p1; \* rep from \* to end of rnd. Repeat Round 25 until cowl measures 8 % inches /22cm.
Abbreviations:
St(s): stitch(es) K: Knit P: Purl K2tog: Knit two sts together Ssk:slip 1 stitch,slip 1 stitch,knit both stitchesto gether Yo:yarn over needle Rep: repeat Rnd: Round
Border:
Rnd 1: \*K2tog, yo, k3, yo, ssk, p1; rep from \* to end of rnd. Rnd 2: Purl to end of rnd. Rnd 3: Knit to end of rnd. Rnd 4: Purl to end of rnd.
Alberni Lace
Rnd 1: \*K2tog, yo, k1, k2tog, k2, yo, p1, yo, k2, ssk, k1, yo, ssk, p1; rep from \* to end of rnd. Rnd 2 and all even rounds: \*K7, p1; rep from \* to end of rnd. Rnd 3: \*K2, k2tog, k2, yo, k1, p1, k1, yo, k2, ssk, k2, p1; rep from \* to end of rnd. Rnd 5: \*K1, k2tog, k2, yo, k2, p1, k2, yo, k2, ssk, k1, p1; rep from \* to end of rnd. Rnd 7: \*K2tog, k2, yo, k3, p1, k3, yo, k2, ssk, p1; rep from \* to end of rnd. Rnd 9: \*K2tog, yo, k3, yo, ssk, p1; rep from \* to end of rnd. Rnd 10: \*K7, p1; rep from \* to end of rnd. Finishing: Bind off loosely.
A bit about Sashka
Sashka lives with her husband in a small community in Northern British Columbia. Creating all her life and knitting since a child she covets all things fibery. When not knitting, spinning, dyeing, or designing she dabbles in sleeping, eating, and working to pay the bils. She loves good friends, coffee, chocolate, cheese, wine, and obscure mystery novels (not always in that order). You can find her designs on Ravelry - SashkaRC.
