Berroco Coffeehouse Cowl Knitting Pattern

Berroco Coffeehouse Knit Cowl

What Is Being Made

The Coffeehouse is a knitted cowl designed by Amy Christoffers, a versatile neckwear accessory perfect for layering and everyday wear. This cowl features finished measurements of approximately 12 inches high by 27 inches around, making it a one-size design suitable for most wearers. The cowl is worked seamlessly in the round, creating a continuous tube of fabric that slips easily over the head.

Techniques Used

This project employs lace knitting techniques combined with circular knitting, making it an excellent choice for knitters looking to develop their skills in both areas. The cowl is worked in the round using a circular needle, which eliminates the need for seaming and ensures a polished, professional finish. The lace pattern creates an open, airy fabric that is both visually interesting and lightweight, despite the yarn weight used. The pattern is rated at an Easy skill level, making it accessible to intermediate knitters who have basic circular knitting experience.

Stitches Used

The Coffeehouse features a repeating pattern stitch that works over a multiple of 3 stitches plus 1. The stitch pattern is worked over 4 rounds and combines fundamental knitting techniques with lace elements:

• Knit stitches (k) form the foundation of the pattern
• Yarn overs (yo) create the characteristic openwork and lace appearance
• Slip stitches (sl) used in combination with knit stitches
• Pass slipped stitch over (psso) decreases that work in tandem with yarn overs to create balanced lace motifs

The pattern alternates between plain knit rounds and decorative lace rounds, with the lace stitches offset on alternating rounds to create a cohesive design. After the main pattern section is complete, a final knit round provides a clean edge before finishing.

Materials and Tools

This cowl is designed to be worked with 2 balls of Berroco Noble yarn in the colorway #2010 Cosmos, with each ball weighing 100 grams. Berroco Noble is a substantial yarn choice that provides excellent stitch definition for lace patterns. The project requires a 24-inch circular knitting needle in size 15 (10.00 mm) or the size needed to obtain the specified gauge. Additionally, 1 stitch marker is needed to mark the beginning of each round. The recommended gauge is 11 stitches and 16 rounds equal 4 inches in pattern stitch, and checking this gauge before beginning is essential to ensure the finished cowl meets the intended measurements.