Squishy Cowl
This cowl is designed with the intention of learning how to knit Latvian Braids. I wanted to make something that was fast, fun and had all the squish. A perfect cowl for keeping me warm the rest of the winter.
This cowl is designed with the intention of learning how to knit Latvian Braids. I wanted to make something that was fast, fun and had all the squish. A perfect cowl for keeping me warm the rest of the winter.
This cowl is designed with the intention of learning how to knit Latvian Braids. I wanted to make something that was fast, fun and had all the squish. A perfect cowl for keeping me warm the rest of the winter.
Materials
4.5 mm (7US) needles with a 35cm (14”) cable
Stitch marker to mark beginning of round
2184 by Berroco Vintage DK (Color A) 100g / 266m –
(50% acrylic / 40% wool / 10% nylon DK weight yarn)
Countdown to Christmas by Woolberry Berry DK (Color B) 100g / 231m – (100% superwash merino DK weight yarn)
Scissors
Darning needle
Level
Intermediate (this pattern uses two color brioche and Latvian braid techniques)
Gauge
Measured over brioche pattern after blocking 18 sts and 24 rows / 4’ (10cm)
** Gauge is not essential for this design, although keep in mind that your gauge will determine the amount of yarn you require for the shawl and it will affect the final measurement.
