Malabrigo Arteixo Cowl Knitting Pattern

Malabrigo Arteixo Cowl

What is Being Made

The Arteixo Cowl is a thick and quick reversible cowl designed by Kristel Nieves as part of the TriBeCa Collection. This beginner-friendly knitting project creates a cozy neck accessory with a finished circumference of 23 inches (58 centimeters) and a width of 10 inches (26 centimeters). The cowl is constructed from a single skein of yarn, making it an efficient and accessible project for knitters looking to complete a garment quickly.

Techniques Used

The Arteixo Cowl employs a lifted yarn over technique as its primary design element. This method involves creating a yarn over and then lifting it from the front leg using the left-hand needle, passing it over the first two stitches on the right-hand needle, and dropping it off. This straightforward technique adds interesting texture and visual interest to the piece without requiring advanced knitting skills, making it suitable for beginners. The reversible nature of the cowl means both sides are equally attractive, allowing the wearer flexibility in how they style the accessory.

Stitches Used

• Knit stitch (k): The foundational stitch used throughout the pattern
• Purl stitch (p): Used on wrong-side rows to create the textured fabric
• Yarn over (yo): Creates decorative eyelets and texture in the lifted yarn over pattern
• Lifted yarn over: The signature stitch that brings dimension and visual appeal to the cowl

Materials and Gauge

The Arteixo Cowl is designed to be knitted with Malabrigo Rasta, a 100% Merino wool yarn available in colorway #706 Cosmos. One skein provides 90 yards (82 meters) of yarn at a weight of 5.29 ounces (150 grams). Knitters should use US 17 (12 millimeter) needles or the size needed to obtain the correct gauge. The pattern specifies a gauge of 13 stitches and 9 rows over 4 inches (10 centimeters) in the stitch pattern when unblocked. A tapestry needle is required for finishing and seaming the cast-on edge to the bound-off edge.

Pattern Construction

The cowl begins with casting on 26 stitches using a knitted-on or preferred stretchy cast-on method. The pattern then alternates between two rows: Row 1 (right side) features the lifted yarn over technique with knit stitches at each end, while Row 2 (wrong side) consists of purl stitches. This two-row repeat is worked twenty-four times or until the desired length is achieved. The pattern concludes with binding off loosely from the wrong side, leaving a yarn tail long enough for seaming. The cast-on and bound-off edges are then sewn together to form the cowl, and light steam blocking is optional for finishing.