Rose Texture Cowl in Kogarashi

Rose Texture Cowl in Kogarashi

What is Being Made

The Rose Texture Cowl in Kogarashi is a chunky, textured cowl designed by Loraine Birchall for Woolly Madly Deeply. This is a one-size adjustable cowl that features beautiful color graduations and a distinctive textured appearance. The cowl is worked in the round, making it a seamless, continuous neckwear piece suitable for adding warmth and visual interest to any outfit.

Techniques and Construction

This cowl is constructed using circular knitting, which allows the piece to be worked continuously in rounds without seaming. The pattern uses 6mm circular needles measuring 40cm in length, which are ideal for working small circumference projects in the round. The circular knitting technique creates a smooth, professional finish and is a fundamental skill in modern knitting design.

Stitches and Stitch Patterns

The primary stitch pattern used in this cowl is the Rose Stitch, also referred to as Rose Fabric stitch. This stitch creates the distinctive textured appearance that gives the cowl its visual appeal and dimensional quality. The Rose Stitch is worked at a tension of 2.5 stitches per inch (or 2.5cm) when measured over the pattern on 6mm needles. This moderate gauge combined with the chunky yarn weight produces a fabric with excellent drape and structure.

Yarn and Materials

The Rose Texture Cowl is designed to be knitted with 100g of Noro Kogarashi, a premium bulky or chunky weight yarn. The pattern specifies colour 16 as the yarn used in the sample shown. Noro Kogarashi is a Silk and Wool blend that offers exceptional softness and distinctive color graduations throughout the skein. This yarn blend creates a luxurious fabric with natural sheen from the silk content while maintaining the warmth and elasticity of wool.

Additional notions required include a tapestry needle for weaving in ends and finishing the project. The combination of the premium yarn and straightforward construction makes this an excellent project for knitters seeking to create a high-quality, wearable accessory.

Skill Level

This pattern is rated as beginner difficulty, making it accessible to knitters who are new to circular knitting or textured stitch patterns. The straightforward construction and adjustable sizing allow crafters to complete a professional-looking cowl while building fundamental knitting skills.