ABOUT THIS PATTERN
Pattern available in English and Dutch.
Bitflower Mobius cowl is a snuggly 2-strand colorwork mobius cowl worked in the round, knit sideways. The cowl knits up quickly thanks to its bulky weight yarn. It is cast on with a provisional cast on and later kitchenered with a half twist at the ends for an invisible seam. It takes its name from its digital yet seemingly floral appearance.
Bitflower Mobius cowl yarn kits are available at Cross and Woods.
This pattern is available on Ravelry for €8.00.
MATERIALS AND TOOLS
Recommended Yarn
Bulky weight yarn in 2 colors.
This design works well with a variety of yarns although heavy yarns such as cotton or alpaca are not recommended, as they may sag out with time and be excessively heavy – blown yarns (as shown in sample) are highly recommended as they provide durable loft and airiness.
Sample was knit with CaMaRose Snefnug in Braendt Orange (MC) and Lys Pink (CC).
Needles
6mm / US 10 / UK 4 40-60cm/16-24” circular needles or size needed to obtain gauge
Gauge (per 10cm / 4″ after blocking)
18 stitches x 19 rows in colorwork pattern, in the round
Sizes available
Pattern as based on recommended gauge results in a cowl of 86cm/34” circumference and 27cm/11” wide.
Yardage (approximate)
Based on recommended gauge:
- Color 1 (main): 320 m / 350 yds
- Color 2 (contrast): 180 m / 200 yds
Notions
- 2nd 40-60cm/16-24” circular needle, same size or smaller, for kitchener stitch, and provisional cast on, if choosing spare cable method
- crochet hook, if choosing crochet hook method for provisional cast on
- Stitch markers or waste yarn in various colors
- highlighter (for marking completed rows on printed charts)
- colored pens/pencils for delineating charts
- tapestry needle
- tape measure
Techniques
- provisional cast on
- knitting in the round
- 2-strand fairisle color work
- Kitchener stitch