Rowan Daystar Cowl from Carousel’s Alpaca Soft DK Collection
is a fabulous Fair Isle cowl using two colors to create a graphic pattern that
is a fun and gorgeous knit. The accessory is knit in the round from the bottom
up with no seaming. Rowan Alpaca Soft DK is a luxurious blend of wool and
alpaca available in a gorgeous color palette. The tight plies provide excellent
stitch definition, making this yarn a fantastic choice for this Fair Isle cowl.
The Fair Isle pattern is in chart form only.
Skill
Level: Intermediate
Sizes: One Size
Finished Measurements: 30½” circumference and 9½” high
Yarn Requirements: Rowan Alpaca Soft DK (70% Virgin Wool/ 30% Alpaca;
50g/137yds)
Color A – 2 balls shown in
210 Rainy Day
Color B – 1 ball shown in 205
Tea (WEBS do not carry this color)
Needles:
US 3 (3.25mm) 24” circular
US 6 (4.00mm) 24” circular
Gauge:
28 sts and 25 rows = 4” in 2-color
rib pattern on US 3 (3.25mm)
25 sts and 26 rows = 4” in the Fair Isle pattern on US 6 (4.00mm)
