Jamestown Cowl

The Jamestown Cowl combines texture and stripes to create a colorful neck warmer. Short rows shape the four stripes in two contrasting colors, which widen and narrow at different points. Alternating sections of broken rib, garter stitch, and stockinette stitch add texture and visual interest. Knit in the round in worsted weight yarn, this cowl is a quick and enjoyable project, especially for those who love working short rows.

Finished Measurements

• Length circumference: 44.5 (48, 51.5) inches or 113 (122, 131) cm.
• Width at widest point: approximately 10.5 inches or 27.5 cm.

Gauge

18 sts/24 rows = 4 x 4 inches (10 x 10 cm) in stockinette stitch.

Materials Needed

• Worsted weight wool blend or 100% wool yarn.
• Main color: 180 (205, 230) yds or 165 (188, 210) m.
• Contrasting color #1: 90 (100, 110) yds or 82 (92, 101) m.
• Contrasting color #2: 90 (100, 110) yds or 82 (92, 101) m.
• US #6/4mm circular needle (29-inch length or longer) or size needed to obtain gauge.
• 4 stitch markers.
• Darning needle.

Yarn Used

Malabrigo Merino Worsted [100% merino wool; 210 yds/192 m per 100g].

• Main color (MC): Polar Morn; 1 (1, 2) skeins.
• Contrasting color #1 (CC1): Sweet Grape; 1 skein.
• Contrasting color #2 (CC2): Uva; 1 skein.

Techniques

• Knitting in the round
• Short rows
• Striped colorwork

Pattern Notes

The cowl is worked in the round, with short rows shaping the widening and narrowing stripes. While most of the cowl is knit in the round, the short row sections are worked flat. This pattern uses the yarn-over method for short rows, with instructions and a link to a photo tutorial provided.