Berroco Wallis Cowl Knitting Pattern

Berroco Wallis Knit Cowl

What is Being Made

The Berroco Wallis is a seamless knit cowl designed by the Berroco Design Team. This intermediate-level project creates a finished cowl measuring approximately 9 inches wide by 52 inches around, making it a versatile neckwear piece suitable for layering and everyday wear.

Techniques Used

The Wallis cowl employs several key knitting techniques to achieve its finished design. The pattern utilizes lace construction to create an open, decorative fabric with visual interest. The cowl is worked seamless, eliminating the need for seaming and creating a smooth, continuous garment. The construction method combines both flat and circular knitting: the first three rows are worked flat back and forth, which allows the knitter to easily join the piece without twisting stitches—a common challenge when beginning circular projects. The remainder of the cowl is worked in the round using circular needles, creating the tubular structure characteristic of cowls.

Stitches and Stitch Patterns

The Wallis features a repeating lace stitch pattern that forms the visual character of the cowl. The pattern repeat includes knit two together (K2tog) decreases paired with yarn overs (yo) to create the openwork lace effect. Additional stitches used include basic knit (k) and purl (p) stitches, which are combined in alternating rounds to structure the fabric and support the lace pattern. The gauge is 20 stitches and 24 rounds per 4 inches when worked in the pattern stitch.

Materials and Tools

This pattern calls for 2 balls of Berroco Andean Mist yarn in colorway #6307 Nieve (each ball weighs 25 grams). The recommended needle size is a 29-inch circular knitting needle in size 7 (4.50 mm), or the size needed to obtain proper gauge. A moveable stitch marker is required to mark the beginning of rounds and track pattern repeats throughout the project. Checking gauge before beginning is emphasized as essential to ensure the finished cowl meets the specified measurements.

Skill Level

This pattern is rated as Intermediate, indicating it is suitable for knitters with some experience who are comfortable with lace techniques, circular needle work, and reading stitch patterns.