The Design

“Simply spellbinding.”

Our friend, Annabella Serra, rarely knits from a pattern. She just takes off and makes it up as she goes! We loved this cowl she created so much, we had to write it down. It’s one of our earliest Churchmouse Classics! With its lavish length and unexpected switch from rib to stockinette, it’s a pleasure to knit. And it’s so versatile—wear it scrunched up around your neck or hooded over the back of your head to guard your ears.

We’ve knit Annabella’s Cowl in the delightful Handmaiden Maiden Hair. With its gently twisted strands of glowing silk and mohair, Maiden Hair gives this cowl amazing drape, warmth, and softness. And the artistry of color is spellbinding!

The Details

FINISHED SIZE
One size: Approx. 17"/43cm around (slightly stretched) x 29"/74cm long.

YARN
1 skein Hand Maiden Maiden Hair (328 yds/300m each); Or approx. 325 yds/297m of an equivalent worsted-weight mohair blend yarn. Sample shown in color Beach House.

NEEDLES
US 9 (5.5mm) 16"/40cm circular needle, or size to obtain gauge.
Darning needle to finish.

GAUGE
Approx. 17 sts = 4"/10cm in stockinette stitch with yarn held single.