Noro Egle Cowl Knitting Pattern

Noro Egle Cowl and Scarf

What is Being Made

The Noro Egle is a versatile knitted cowl and scarf design created by Rosemary Drysdale. This project features a finished circumference of 62 inches (157.5 cm) and a width of 8 inches (20.5 cm), making it suitable for wearing as either a generous cowl or a lightweight scarf. The design offers flexibility in how it can be styled and worn.

Techniques Used

This knitting project is worked using several key techniques that contribute to its construction and finish:

• Bottom-Up Construction: The piece is knitted from the bottom edge upward, allowing knitters to try on the garment as it grows and adjust the length as desired.
• Worked Flat: Rather than working in the round, this design is created on flat needles, which simplifies the construction process for many knitters.
• Seaming: The finished edges are seamed together to create the final cowl or scarf shape. Selvage stitches are incorporated along the edges to facilitate easier and neater seaming.

Stitches and Stitch Patterns Used

The Noro Egle features a textured stitch pattern that creates visual interest and dimension throughout the piece. The primary stitch pattern is a repeating textured pattern worked over a multiple of 4 stitches plus 1 additional stitch. This pattern alternates between knit and purl stitches across multiple rows to create the textured effect:

• Knit Stitch (k): The fundamental stitch used throughout the pattern.
• Purl Stitch (p): Used in combination with knit stitches to create the textured appearance.
• Yarn Over (yo): Creates new stitches and adds openness to the fabric.
• Slip, Slip, Knit/Purl (ssk/ssp): A left-leaning decrease method used to shape the piece.
• Slip Stitch: Used to move stitches between needles without working them, often employed at edges for a polished finish.
• Selvage Stitch: Edge stitches that make seaming significantly easier and produce a more professional appearance.

Materials and Gauge

The Noro Egle requires minimal materials, making it an accessible project for knitters:

• Yarn: 3 hanks of Noro Kashirukuru in colorway #14, with each hank weighing 75 grams. This totals approximately 225 grams of yarn.
• Needles: One pair of US size 8 (5mm) needles, or the size needed to achieve the correct gauge.
• Notions: Stitch markers to help track pattern repeats and shaping.
• Gauge: 19 stitches and 25 rows equal 4 inches (10 centimeters) when worked in the textured pattern using US size 8 (5mm) needles. Achieving the correct gauge is essential for obtaining the finished measurements.

Design Notes

The textured pattern creates a sophisticated, dimensional fabric that showcases the beautiful qualities of Noro Kashirukuru yarn. The combination of knit and purl stitches produces a reversible-looking fabric with visual depth. The seamed construction, while requiring an additional finishing step, creates clean, professional edges that enhance the overall appearance of the finished cowl or scarf.