Noro 1516 Cowl Knitting Pattern
By Noro
Specifications
| Brand: | Noro |
| Yarn Weight: | Bulky |
| Designer: | Lindsay Morris |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Techniques and Construction: | Bottom Up, Seamed, Stripes, Worked Flat |
| Pattern Code: | 1516 |
Product Description
Noro 1516 Cowl
What is Being Made
The Noro 1516 Cowl is a knitted cowl neck accessory designed to provide warmth and style. This finished piece measures 21 inches in circumference and 11 inches in length, making it a versatile layering piece suitable for various occasions and seasons.
Construction Method
This cowl is worked flat using a bottom-up construction approach, meaning the piece is knitted from the lower edge upward. Once the knitting is complete, the cowl is seamed together to create the finished tubular form. This construction method allows for controlled shaping and precise finishing details.
Techniques and Stitches Used
The Noro 1516 Cowl features striped colorwork created through the variegated properties of the yarn itself. The pattern employs fundamental knitting techniques including:
- Stockinette stitch as the primary fabric base, providing a smooth, classic knit texture
- Ribbing for structured edges and cuff details
- Increases and decreases to shape the cowl as needed
- Bind off in ribbing to maintain pattern consistency and elasticity at the finished edge
- Seaming to join the flat pieces into the final cowl form
The striped effect is achieved naturally through the multicolored characteristics of Noro Kanzashi yarn, eliminating the need for complex colorwork techniques while creating visual interest and depth.
Materials and Tools
This project requires minimal materials, making it an efficient use of yarn and supplies. The pattern calls for one 150-gram ball of Noro Kanzashi in colorway #03, which provides sufficient yardage for the complete cowl. Knitting is worked on one pair of US size 10½ (6.5mm) needles. The pattern recommends using LYKKE needles and hooks for optimal results.
Gauge and Sizing
The pattern is worked to a gauge of 11 stitches and 21 rows over 4 inches in stockinette stitch using size US 10½ needles. Checking gauge before beginning is essential to ensure the finished cowl meets the specified measurements of 21 inches in circumference and 11 inches in length.
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