Looking for the perfect cool weather accessory?
This double-wrapped cabled cowl
will keep you warm all winter long.
What's Included?
Knit from side to side its joined seamlessly using a provisional cast on and graft. If these techniques are new to you come join us in this step-by-step video workshop to learn how to create your own cowl:
Some of the techniques covered in this course are:
- Provisional Cast-On: Invisible Method
- How to set up rows
- Overview of the cowl chart
- How to work 1x1 left cross cables
- Grafting set-up
- How to graft in ribbing
- Scarf variations
Behind The Design
The exquisite ‘Cape Clear Cowl’ – a masterful blend of traditional design and contemporary style. Designed by Laura Perrem, this cowl is a cable knitter’s delight.
We asked Laura what inspired this piece, and she said:
"Cape Clear is a small island off the south-west coast of Ireland. It stands alone against the mists and sea storms and on those rare sunny days, it’s breath-taking to behold.
This is what I was thinking of while designing for the Celtic Knits Club.
Our Deas yarn perfectly compliments dramatic cables, and makes me think of the undulating landscape of West Cork and the island beyond."
If you would like to learn more about this stylish modern accessory, you can read out blog here.
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Meet The Cape Clear Cowl
Press play on this video and Carol will explain pattern construction and some of the
tips and techniques you'll find inside this learn to knit course:
Pattern Information
SIZES
One Size
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Cowl Circumference: 60” / 152.5 cm Depth : 9” /23 cm
GAUGE
22 sts and 23 rows = 4”/ 10 cm in pattern blocked Note: 1 rep of cable chart (50 sts, 44 rows) measures approx. 9” /23 cm wide and 7.5” / 19 cm long
YARN
Stolen Stitches ‘Deas’ (86% Merino Wool, 14% Mohair; 202 yds / 185 m per 3.6 oz / 100 g); colour: Rowan or Heather; 3 skeins. Approx. Yardage: 485 yds / 444 m
NEEDLES AND NOTIONS
2 x US size 8 / 5 mm circ or straight needles
Always use a needle size that gives you the gauge listed, as every knitter’s gauge is unique. Cable needle, tapestry needle, waste yarn
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Workshop Curriculum
Meet Your Teacher
Carol trained initially as a textile artist and then as a structural engineer. While both of these backgrounds are very different the influences can be seen in her design work which is well-shaped, flattering to wear and enjoyable to knit.
She strives to design clothing with a difference: not overly complex, but still giving a very unique end product. She likes to work with different construction methods, so long as they enhance the knitting experience and make for a more intuitively put-together knitted item.
Carol has been widely published in books and magazine and travels the world teaching in yarn shops and fibre festivals. The classes she teaches cover a wide range of subjects from cables and chart reading, through garment shaping and customisation right through to short rows and colourwork. In her classes you'll move from learning the basics to refining your knitting skills and fixing problems.
Would you like a yarn kit
Find all the yarn you need for the Cape Clear Cowl in Stolen Stitches ‘Deas’.
Deas is an aran weight Irish yarn, 86% Merino Wool and 14% Mohair woollen spun yarn with a soft halo when blocked. The mohair content creates a warm fabric that is deceptively light to wear.
Kit contains yarn and a project bag only.
Looking for More?
Browse the Learn to Knit Project Workshops below. Each one has different tips and techniques
for you to learn from cables to colourwork you'll find something new in each course.
