Strobilus Cowl
$7.00
To purchase on Ravelry, see Strobilus Cowl.
Named for the scientific word for the cone of a pine fir, Strobilus, this colorwork knit design is inspired by nature. The top of the cowl resembles the structure of the cone of a conifer or flower of a hop, and continues into pine tree seeds, signifying growth.
Suggested Yarn
- 2 skeins of DK weight yarn
- Cedar House Yarns –Yearling DK, 100% SuperwashMerino Wool, 100 g / 3.5 oz. 231 yards (211 m)
- Sample: Fox (brown), Straw (cream)
Approximate Yardage
- MC: 200 yards (100 g)
- CC1: 100 yards (50 g)
Suggested Needles
- US 4/3.5 mm for ribbing
- US 5/3.75 mm or size needed to obtain gauge
- 24 in (60 cm) circulars
Gauge
- 24 sts x 25 rows per 4 in (10 cm) in colorwork
Size(s)
- One size, adjustable by adding more or less repeats
Finished Measurements
- 13 in x 13 in (33 x 33 cm)
- 26 in circumference (66 cm)
This is a great pattern for beginners!
Construction
- This pattern is knit in the round, from the bottom up
Special Techniques
- Twisted ribbing
- 2-color stranded colorwork in the round
- Chart reading