Koigu Pacific Shake Cowl Knitting Pattern
By Koigu
Specifications
| Brand: | Koigu |
| Yarn Weight: | Fingering |
| Designer: | Taiu Landra |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Techniques and Construction: | Bottom Up, Seamless, Worked In The Round |
Product Description
Hand-dyed yarns have subtle variations in colors that are natural and may vary from skein to skein. There may be differences between pictures shown and the yarn you receive. To ensure the best results for your project:
- Buy enough yarn for your entire project at one time.
- When using hand-dyed yarn in your project work two rows from one skein and two rows from another skein to give an overall blended effect.
Sizes: One Size
Finished Measurements: 28” circumference and 13” high
Yarn Requirements: Koigu KPPPM Pencil Box Set (100% Merino Wool; 25g/87yds each, 250g/870yds total) shown in [P151(A), P419(B), P489(C), P820(D), P218(E), P124(F), P227(G), P850(H), P478(I), P818(J)] or Pencil Pack of your choice
Needles: US 6 (4.00mm) circular
Gauge: 16 sts = 4” with two strands held together throughout for marled effect
Koigu Pacific Shake Cowl
What is Being Made
The Koigu Pacific Shake Cowl is a seamless, tubular neck accessory designed by Taiu Landra. This cowl measures 13 inches (33 centimeters) in length and 28 inches (71 centimeters) in circumference, making it a versatile layering piece suitable for various neckline styles. The finished cowl drapes elegantly and provides warmth without bulk.
Knitting Techniques
This cowl is constructed using bottom-up and seamless knitting methods, worked entirely in the round on circular needles. The seamless construction eliminates the need for seaming, creating a smooth, continuous fabric. The pattern employs a distinctive marled effect achieved by knitting with two strands of yarn simultaneously throughout the entire project. The designer recommends pairing opposite colors together—such as blue and pink—to create visual interest and depth in the finished fabric.
Stitches and Stitch Patterns
The Pacific Shake Cowl uses fundamental knitting stitches to create its textured appearance. The pattern alternates between knit rounds and purl rounds in a rhythmic sequence:
- 8 rounds of knit stitch
- 4 rounds of purl stitch
This alternating pattern repeats throughout the cowl, creating horizontal ridges and visual texture. The cowl is cast on with 130 stitches and finished with a bind-off edge. The gauge is 16 stitches over 10 centimeters (4 inches) in stockinette stitch.
Materials and Tools
The Koigu Pacific Shake Cowl is designed to be worked with Koigu KPPPM Pacific Shake yarn from the Koigu Pencil Box Collection. This yarn is 100% Merino Wool in a fingering weight, with each demi skein containing 25 grams and 87 yards (80 meters). The pattern utilizes ten individual color skeins from the Pacific Shake palette—including purple, blue, green, fiesta, and midnight garden tones—allowing crafters to create custom color combinations. Knitting is worked on 4mm (US size 6) circular needles, which accommodate the 130 cast-on stitches and enable the seamless, in-the-round construction.
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