ABOUT THIS PATTERN
Turing Cowl takes its name from Alan Turing: a pioneering mathematician and computer scientist often regarded as the father of theoretical computer science and artificial intelligence, as well as a queer figure who serves as a reminder of the loss that discrimination creates.
Turing Cowl is a variable yarn weight pattern worked in the round, with no seams. It uses only knit and purl stitches to achieve its beautiful, subtle, chaotic texture.
- In fingering weight yarn, the pattern produces a delicate close-fitting neck gaiter or headband
- In DK / sportweight yarn the pattern produces a cozy, loose fitting cowl
- In aran weight yarn the pattern produces a snuggly oversized cowl that also works as a snood
Turing Cowl is my first collaboration with indie dyer The Wee Yarn Company.
MATERIALS AND TOOLS
Recommended Yarn
This pattern works for a wide variety of yarns, from fingering weight / sock yarn to aran weight.
- Fingering weight sample knit with The Wee Yarn Company’s Yaldi Yak Sock in Jaffa Cake
- DK weight sample knit with The Wee Yarn Company’s Agnes DK in No Teal No Shade
- Aran weight sample knit with The Wee Yarn Company’s Bonnie BFL Aran in Pastel Goth
This pattern is available on Ravelry for €4.50 
Yarn kits for this pattern are available at The Wee Yarn Company:
NECK GAITER | COWL | OVERSIZED COWL / SNOOD | |
|---|---|---|---|
| RECOMMENDED YARN Non-variegated, subtly variegated or subtly speckled yarn | Fingering weight / sock yarn | DK or sport weight yarn | Aran weight yarn |
| DIMENSIONS Pattern as based on recommended gauges result in these final measurements | 44cm / 17.5” circumference 32cm / 12.5″ tall | 62cm / 24.5” circumference 37cm / 14.5” tall | 77cm / 30.5” circumference 42cm / 16.5” tall |
| NEEDLE SIZE Recommended needles or size to obtain gauge | 3mm / US 3 / UK 11 40cm / 16” or 80cm / 32″ (for magic loop) circular needles (or size to obtain gauge) | 4mm / US 6 / UK 8 40-60cm / 16-24” circular needles (or size to obtain gauge) | 5mm / US 8 / UK 6 60cm / 24” circular needles (or size to obtain gauge) |
| GAUGE Per 10cm / 4” after blocking. Gauge is not critical in this project – the pattern can easily be knit on a variety of yarn weights from fingering weight and thicker. | 29 stitches x 36 rows in stockinette | 20 stitches x 28 rows in stockinette | 16 stitches x 20 rows in stockinette |
| YARDAGE Based on recommended gauge | ~250 m / 275yds | ~225-275 m / 250-300yds | ~300 m / 330yds |