Noro Celeste Cowl Knitting Pattern
By Noro
Product Description
The Noro Celeste cowl is a great project for getting to know luxurious Noro Kashirukuru, and you can knit this project with just one hank! Silk, wool, cashmere, and polyamide blend together in Kashirukuru, giving you a yarn with a nice drape, gorgeous colors, and a slightly tweedy look. Celeste is knit seamlessly in the round in a basketweave texture pattern that's simple to work and gives your finished cowl a great texture boost. Add a splash of color to your wardrobe with Celeste! Stitch pattern is written out only.
Skill Level: Easy
Sizes: One Size
Finished Measurements: 8” high and 27” circumference
Yarn Requirements: 1 hank Noro Kashirukuru (40% Silk/ 30% Wool/ 20% Cashmere/ 10% Polyamide; 75g/180yds), shown in #75 Capri
Needles: US 8 (5.00mm) 16" circular
Gauge: 17 sts and 28 rnds = 4” in pattern
Noro Celeste Basketweave Cowl
Garment Overview
The Noro Celeste is a seamless knit cowl designed by Rosemary Drysdale, featuring a sophisticated basketweave stitch pattern. This cowl is worked in the round from the bottom up, creating a continuous tube with no seams. The finished piece measures 27 inches in circumference and 8 inches in height, making it a versatile neckwear accessory suitable for layering and everyday wear.
Construction Techniques
This cowl is constructed using bottom-up seamless construction, worked entirely in the round on a circular needle. The seamless method eliminates the need for finishing seams, resulting in a smooth, professional appearance. The design begins with a cast-on of 120 stitches, which are joined carefully to prevent twisting at the foundation. A stitch marker is placed at the beginning of the round and slipped every round to maintain pattern alignment throughout the project.
Stitch Techniques and Pattern
The Celeste cowl features a woven pattern that creates visual texture and interest. The pattern is worked over 8 rounds and repeats throughout the main body of the cowl:
- Rounds 1 and 2: Knit 2, purl 2 ribbing (right side)
- Rounds 3 and 4: Knit all stitches
- Rounds 5 and 6: Purl 2, knit 2 ribbing
- Rounds 7 and 8: Knit all stitches
This 8-round repeat creates the distinctive basketweave effect through the alternation of knit and purl stitches combined with stockinette sections. The cowl begins and ends with 4 rounds of knit 2, purl 2 ribbing to frame the woven pattern section, which measures 7 inches in length.
Materials and Gauge
The Noro Celeste is worked with 1 hank (75 grams) of Noro Kashirukuru yarn in shade 75 Capri, a premium yarn choice that provides beautiful color and texture. The project requires a US 8/5mm circular needle measuring 16 inches in length, or whichever size is necessary to obtain the correct gauge. A stitch marker is also needed to track the beginning of each round.
The specified gauge is 17 stitches and 28 rounds in pattern stitch over 4 inches (10 centimeters). Checking gauge before beginning is essential to ensure the finished cowl achieves the intended dimensions of 27 inches circumference by 8 inches height.
Specifications
| Brand: | Noro |
| Yarn Weight: | Worsted |
| Designer: | Rosemary Drysdale |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Techniques and Construction: | Bottom Up, Seamless, Worked In The Round |
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