Malabrigo Carmine Cowl Knitting Pattern
By Malabrigo
Specifications
| Brand: | Malabrigo |
| Yarn Weight: | Fingering |
| Designer: | Cleo Malone |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Techniques and Construction: | Seamed, Worked Flat |
Product Description
Carmine from Malabrigo is a fun a twist— it has a split in the center! Knit in Malabrigo Mechita, a wonderfully soft single-ply Merino wool hand-dyed in a delightful assortment of colors, this cowl is worked flat and then seamed together. Once your friends and family see you wearing this cowl, they’ll all clamor for one too.
Pattern is both charted and written.
This pattern is available as a PDF download.
Skill Level: Easy
Sizes: One Size
Finished Measurements: 29” circumference; 10” tall
Yarn Requirements: 1 hank Malabrigo Mechita (100% Superwash Merino Wool; 100g/420yds) shown in Aniversario
Needles: US 3 (3.25mm) straight and DPNs
Gauge: 30 sts and 43 rows = 4” in slant pattern stitch
This pattern is also available in Malabrigo Book 11.
Malabrigo Carmine Twist Front Cowl
What is Being Made
The Malabrigo Carmine is a twist front cowl designed by Cleo Malone. This is a neck accessory measuring approximately 29 inches around and 10 inches in depth, offering a comfortable, versatile layering piece. The cowl features a distinctive twisted construction at the front, creating visual interest and dimension in the finished garment.
Techniques Used
This cowl is constructed using seamed and worked flat techniques, making it an accessible project for knitters. Rather than being worked in the round, the piece is knitted flat on straight needles and then seamed together. The construction method involves working multiple sections separately and strategically joining them to create the signature twist detail at the front of the cowl. This approach allows for precise stitch manipulation and creates the dimensional twist effect that defines the design.
Stitches Used
The primary stitch pattern is the slant pattern stitch, worked over a multiple of 5 stitches. This textured stitch creates visual movement and interest throughout the cowl. The slant pattern is a 10-row repeat consisting of:
- Row 1 (RS): *Knit 3, purl 2; repeat from * to end
- Row 2 (WS): Purl 1, *knit 2, purl 3; repeat from *, ending knit 2, purl 2
- Row 3: Knit 1, *purl 2, knit 3; repeat from *, ending purl 2, knit
This combination of knit and purl stitches creates a subtle diagonal slant across the fabric, adding textural depth to the finished cowl. The pattern repeats multiple times throughout the construction to build the full depth of the garment.
Materials
The Malabrigo Carmine cowl is designed to be worked with Mechita by Malabrigo yarn in the colorway #005 Aniversario. One 3½ ounce hank, containing approximately 420 yards of yardage, is required to complete this project. Mechita is a superwash merino wool, offering durability, softness, and easy care for a finished cowl that can be machine washed.
The pattern calls for size 3 (3.25mm) needles, including one pair of straight needles and one extra size 3 double-pointed needle (dpn) for holding stitches during construction. Additional notions include waste yarn for temporarily holding stitches and a tapestry needle for seaming the finished sections together.
Gauge and Skill Level
The recommended gauge is 30 stitches and 43 rows over 4 inches in the slant pattern stitch using size 3 needles. This project is rated as easy skill level, making it suitable for knitters with basic experience who are comfortable with simple stitch patterns, working flat, and basic seaming techniques.
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