Agnes cowl (DANISH) - Roosimine cowl pattern
The Agnes cowl is a great project to for Roosimine beginners and those curious to try using this technique in a slightly different way. Perfect for using mini skeins or leftovers as contrast colours it’s a great accessory for the cooler weather and gift knitting.
This cowl is knit seamlessly in the round to make a tube with the ends grafted together using Kitchener stitch. The cowl features multiple stitch patterns creating stripes using seed stitch, Kihnu vits knitted braids and roosimine inlay knitting. The roosimine is worked repeated all the way around each round.
Additional length can be added to the cowl by repeating the pattern additional times however more yarn will be needed.
THIS IS A DIGITAL PATTERN IN DANISH
Links to tutorials for techniques used are included in the pattern.
SIZES
One size only
Length can be modified with additional pattern repeats.
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Circumference: 22” / 56 cm
Height: 6” / 15 cm
YARN
G-uld No 4 (75% Falkland Merino, 25% Gotland wool, 711yds / 650 m – 100g)
MC: 1 skein of NO4-UNGR
G-uld No 4 mini (75% Falkland Merino, 25% Gotland wool, 177 yds / 162 m – 25g)
CC1: 1 skein of COVN200231G
CC2: 1 skein of KR20031
Or light fingering or heavy lace weight in following amounts:
MC: 498 yds / 455m
CC1: 79 yds / 72 m
CC2: 64 yds / 59 m
Yarn is held double throughout. For single strand, substitute with a sport weight yarn.
NEEDLES
US 3 / 3.25 mm –16” / 40 cm circular needle or double pointed needles (DPNs for working small circumference for working seed stitch
US 4 / 3.5 mm – 2 sets of 16” / 40 cm circular needle or double pointed needles (DPNs) for working small circumference for braids and roosimine
TECHNIQUES USED
· Roosimine
· Kihnu vits (Kihnu braid)
· Seed stitch
· Crochet provisional cast-on
· Kitchner stitch grafting
