Mountain Switchback Cowl
Take a hike with me. We’ll make our way between spruce and aspen trees, over flower covered hills, and across bubbling streams. The trail gets steep in spots, but we’ll take our time and enjoy each switchback leading us to the summit. The view is going to be spectacular.
Created in collaboration with Utah Fiber Collective for a special Utah-themed Summer countdown, the Mountain Switchback Cowl celebrates the numerous hiking trails scattered throughout this mountain-desert state. As I designed, I had in mind the switchback trails leading through Millcreek Canyon up to Dog Lake, a favorite summer hike of mine.
This pattern features two designs (a cowl and cowl-dana) in two different weights (fingering and DK).
Yarn, Yardage, and Gauge
Size 1 - Fingering Weight Cowl.
Pattern calls for 5 20g mini skeins. 20 g/80 yds.
Approximate Yardage: 180-200 yds
Needle: US 3/3.25 mm, 16" Circular for working in the round.
Yarns used in Sample: Six & Seven Fiber Amaranth + Wild in the Woods Seafolk Fingering
Size 2 - Fingering Weight Cowl-dana.
Pattern calls for 15 20g mini skeins; however, for 10-15, 10g minis may provide sufficient yardage. 20 g/80 yds.
Approximate Yardage: 350-200 yds
Needle: US 3/3.25 mm, 16" Circular for working in the round and 24" Circular for working flat.
Yarns used in Sample: Utah Fiber Collective, Summer 2021 Countdown: Yarn Elevated. Featuring mini skeins from Rhapsody Fiber, Yarnaceous, and The Backcountry Knitter.
Sample is currently shown in black and white, so as not to spoil the Countdown surprise for those who purchased the kit. Color photos will be revealed after June 15, 2021.
Size 3 - DK Weight Cowl.
Pattern calls for 5 20g mini skeins. 20 g/46 yds.
Approximate Yardage: 200-230 yds
Gauge: 24 x 38 stitches lightly blocked Switchback mosaic and lace pattern.
Needle: US 6/4.0 mm, 16" Circular
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Size 4 - DK Weight Cowl-dana.
Pattern calls for 15 20g mini skeins; however, for colors 10-15, 10g mini skeins may provide sufficient yardage. 20 g/46 yds
Approximate Yardage: 250-350 yds
Gauge: 24 x 38 stitches lightly blocked Switchback mosaic and lace pattern.
Needle: US 6/4.0 mm, 16" Circular for working in the round and 24" Circular for working flat.
Yarns used in the Sample: Knitcraft & Knittery DK (full skein remnants), Brooklyn Tweed Arbor (full skein remnant), and Heidi and Lana Homestead DK minis.
Notions
In addition to appropriate needles for your size, you will also need:
Removable Stitch Markers
A beginning of round Stitch Marker, both standard and removable.
Tapestry needle for weaving in ends.
Discounts
Through Friday, June 5, the pattern will be on sale for 50% off, no discount code needed. Those who purchased the kit must enter the appropriate code to download their kit pattern.
