Ella Rae Bayport Cowl Knitting Pattern
By Ella Rae
Specifications
| Brand: | Ella Rae |
| Yarn Weight: | Worsted |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Techniques and Construction: | Bottom Up, Seamless, Worked Flat |
Product Description
You’ll be stylish throughout the fall and winter in Bayport from Ella Rae. This cowl is knit in Ella Rae Cashmereno Aran, a beautiful blend of Merino wool, acrylic, and cashmere that is soft enough to be worn next to the skin and is available in an array of rich hues and lovely neutrals. Think cushy cowls, warm hats, and comfortable sweaters that knit up quickly. Best of all, it’s machine-washable, so you never have to worry about caring for your finished project.
Sizes: One Size
Finished Measurements: 11” wide and 70¾” circumference
Yarn Requirements: 4 balls Ella Rae Cashmereno Aran (55% Merino/33% Acrylic/12% Cashmere; 100g/196yds) shown in #1010 Glacier
Needles: US 8 (5.00mm)
Gauge: 20 sts and 25 rows = 4” in pattern
Ella Rae Bayport Cowl
What is Being Made
The Ella Rae Bayport Cowl is a long, rectangular knitted cowl designed to be worn as a versatile neck accessory. With finished dimensions of approximately 28cm (11 inches) in width and 180cm (70¾ inches) in length, this cowl provides generous drape and can be styled in multiple ways—wrapped around the neck, looped, or draped across the shoulders for added warmth and visual interest.
Craft and Construction Method
This project is created using the knitting craft. The cowl is constructed using a bottom-up approach, meaning you begin by casting on stitches at one end and work toward the opposite end. The garment is seamless, eliminating the need for finishing seams, and is worked flat on straight needles rather than in the round, making it accessible for knitters of all levels.
Stitches and Stitch Techniques
The Bayport Cowl features a sophisticated 36-row repeating pattern that combines fundamental knitting stitches with decorative techniques. The pattern incorporates:
- Knit (K) and purl (P) stitches as the foundation, creating textural contrast throughout the design
- Yarn forward (yf) and yarn forward round needle (yfrn) techniques to create decorative eyelets and lace elements
- Yarn over (yo) for additional stitch increases that contribute to the openwork sections
- Decreases including knit two together (k2tog) and purl two together (p2tog) to shape and balance the lace pattern
- Slip stitch (sl 1) and pass slip stitch over (psso) for refined decreasing techniques
The pattern repeat creates a balanced, symmetrical design that repeats 12 times across the full length of the cowl, ensuring consistent visual rhythm and professional finish.
Materials Required
The Bayport Cowl is knitted in Ella Rae Cashmereno Aran yarn in color number 1010. You will need 4 balls of 100g each (400g total) to complete the project. The yarn weight is aran weight, suitable for working at the specified gauge.
Needles required are one pair of 5mm (US 8) straight needles for working the flat construction.
Gauge and Tension
The pattern is designed to be worked at a gauge of 20 stitches and 25 rows measured over 10cm (4 inches) of the pattern repeat using 5mm (US 8) needles. Achieving the correct gauge is essential to ensure the cowl reaches its intended finished dimensions and drapes properly.
Pattern Structure
The cowl begins with casting on 62 stitches and continues in the 36-row pattern repeat until the piece measures approximately 180cm (70¾ inches) in length. The pattern is completed after working 12 full pattern repeats, ending at row 36 of the final repeat to ensure a balanced finish.
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