Koigu Secret Garden Cowl Knitting Pattern
By Koigu
Specifications
| Brand: | Koigu |
| Yarn Weight: | Fingering |
| Designer: | Unjung Yun |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Techniques and Construction: | Bottom Up, Seamless, Worked In The Round |
Product Description
Secret Garden from Koigu is a squishy entrelac cowl which has a simple bias effect that gives this accessory a lovely drape. Knit in Koigu KPPPM Pencil Box Set which includes ten 25-gram hanks of KPPPM totaling 870 yards. This delicious hand-painted, 100% Merino wool fingering weight yarn is a sure way to get this knitting project spotted.
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: 26” circumference and 8¾” high
Yarn Requirements: Koigu KPPPM Pencil Box Set (100% Merino Wool; 25g/87yds each, 250g/870yds total) shown in [P742(A), P718(B), P909(C), P357(D), P346(E), P941(F), P309(G), P884(H), P486(I), P802(J)] or Pencil Pack of your choice
Needles: US 6 (4.00mm) 24” circular
Gauge: 25 sts and 33 rows = 4” in stockinette stitch
Koigu Secret Garden Cowl
What is Being Made
The Koigu Secret Garden is a seamless, worked-in-the-round cowl designed by Unjung Yun for the Koigu Pencil Box Collection. This neck warmer features finished measurements of approximately 26 inches in circumference and 8¾ inches in length, making it a versatile layering piece suitable for various occasions and seasons.
Knitting Techniques
This cowl is constructed using bottom-up construction and is worked seamlessly in the round, eliminating the need for seaming. The pattern employs an intricate modular construction technique involving the creation of base triangles followed by multiple rounds of rectangles worked in alternating directions. This method creates interesting geometric stitch patterns and texture throughout the finished piece.
The construction begins with casting on stitches and working base triangles, then progresses through rounds of rectangles that are picked up from the edges of previously completed sections. Stitches are decreased using techniques such as ssk (slip, slip, knit) and p2tog (purl two together) to join rectangles seamlessly as they are worked.
Stitches Used
- Stockinette stitch (St st) as the primary stitch pattern
- Slip stitch (sl1) for edge definition
- Knit and purl stitches in combination
- Decreases including ssk and p2tog for joining modular sections
- Pick-up stitches worked along edges of completed triangles and rectangles
Materials and Gauge
The cowl is worked in Koigu KPPPM Secret Garden yarn, which is 100% Merino wool. The pattern uses the Pencil Pack format, consisting of 10 demi skeins of 25 grams each, providing 87 yards (80 meters) per skein. The color palette includes Forest (P742), Tropic (P718), Purple (P909), Neutral (P357), and six additional coordinating shades (P346, P941, P309, P884, P486, P802).
The pattern is worked on a 4mm/US 6 circular needle measuring 60 centimeters (24 inches) in length. The recommended gauge is 25 stitches and 33 rows over 10 centimeters (4 inches) in stockinette stitch using the specified needle size. A stitch marker and tapestry needle are required for completing the project.
Design Details
The Secret Garden cowl showcases a sophisticated use of multiple yarn colors worked in a structured modular pattern. The base triangles are followed by 16 rounds of rectangles worked in the round, with color changes between sections creating visual interest and depth. The alternating direction of rectangles (RS and WS) contributes to the unique geometric aesthetic of the finished cowl.
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