Berroco Kaleen Cowl Knitting Pattern

Berroco Kaleen Cowl: Seamless Knit Pattern

What is Being Made

The Berroco Kaleen is a seamless cowl designed by the Berroco Design Team. This finished cowl measures approximately 15 inches tall by 42 inches around, making it a versatile neckwear piece suitable for layering and everyday wear. The pattern is rated as Easy skill level, making it accessible to knitters with basic experience.

Techniques Used

This cowl is constructed using seamless, worked-in-the-round knitting techniques. Working in the round eliminates the need for seaming, creating a smooth, continuous fabric. The cowl is worked on a 36-inch circular knitting needle in size 10 (6.00 mm), with a stitch marker used to denote the beginning of each round. This method produces a polished, professional finish without visible seams.

Stitches and Pattern Details

The Kaleen features a repeating 8-round pattern stitch worked over an even number of stitches. The pattern combines basic knit stitches with strategic slip stitches to create visual texture and color variation:

• Rounds 1–3: Knit in main color (MC)
• Round 4: Slip 1 stitch with yarn in back (WYIB), knit 1, repeated around in contrasting color (CC)
• Rounds 5–7: Knit in main color
• Round 8: Knit 1, slip 1 stitch with yarn in back in contrasting color, repeated around

The cowl begins with 170 cast-on stitches and is worked even in pattern stitch for approximately 15 inches before binding off. The slip stitch technique creates a subtle stranded or textured effect without the complexity of traditional colorwork, making this an ideal pattern for knitters developing their skills.

Materials and Yarn Specifications

The Kaleen pattern calls for Berroco Millefiori yarn. The yardage requirements are 2 balls in color #7883 Sedum (main color) and 1 ball in color #7861 Gladiolus (contrasting color), with each ball weighing 100 grams. The recommended gauge is 16 stitches and 20 rounds over 4 inches in pattern stitch. Berroco recommends checking gauge before beginning to ensure proper finished measurements and fabric drape.

Finishing

After completing the cowl, all yarn ends are woven in securely, and the piece is blocked as desired to even out the fabric and set the stitches. This simple finishing process ensures a polished, professional appearance.