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What's covered in this workshop?
This Teachable course compliments the Fómhar Cowl Knitting Pattern by Eimear Earley, so you'll never be left wondering how to approach a section.
Some of the techniques covered in this course are:
- Long Tail Cast On
- Working in the Round
- Magic Loop
- Colourwork Overview
- Pattern Set Up
- Working Knitting Charts
- Stranded Colourwork Tips & Techniques
- Bind Off.
Scroll on to find out more about this gorgeous cowl and browse a full course curriculum below.
Wondering about the Fómhar 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:
Take A Peek Inside
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 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.
Pattern Information
SIZES
One Size
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Top Circumference: 23.5” / 59.5 cm
Bottom Circumference: 29” / 73.5 cm
Depth: 13” / 33 cm
YARN
Stolen Stitches ‘Nua Worsted’ (60% Merino, 20% Yak, 20% Linen; 109 yds / 100 m per 1.76 oz / 50 g); colours:
Seasonal:
MC: Drift Glass (9901); 2 skeins
CC1: Chalk and Plum (9907); 1 skein
CC2: Dare You (9913) ); 1 skein
Subtle:
MC: Sea Veggies (9902); 2 skeins
CC1: Bare Necessities (9914); 1 skein
CC2: Cerebellum (9906); 1 skein
Bright:
MC: Frog on the Wall (9915); 2 skeins
CC1: Café Flamingo (9912); 1 skein
CC2: Chalk and Plum (9907); 1 skein
Approx. Yarn Used: MC: 218 yds / 200 m; CC1: 90 yds / 82 m; CC2: 85 yds / 78 m
NEEDLES & NOTIONS
US size 6 / 4 mm circular needle, 24”/ 60 cm long
US size 8 / 5 mm circular needle, 24”/ 60 cm long
Always use a needle size that gives you the gauge listed, as every knitter’s gauge is unique.
Removable markers, tapestry needle
GAUGE
20.5 sts and 32 rnds = 4”/ 10 cm in Garter St blocked using small needle size
20.5 sts and 32 rnds = 4”/ 10 cm in Ribbing blocked using small needle size
20.5 sts and 23 rnds = 4”/ 10 cm in stranded colourwork blocked using large needle size.
Would you like a yarn kit?
The star of the Fómhar cowl is our Nua Worsted. This was an autumnal knit for us and when we think of autumn, we think of cooler days, cosy knits and crackling fires and Nua, with its rustically soft charm, fits perfectly.
We think it also has the best colour palette for fall. You can choose from the options below:
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.
