The Design

“Based on a favorite shop pattern."

Not quite a cable, not really lace, this pretty little twisted eyelet stitch pattern lends itself nicely to knitting in the round. Based on a favorite shop pattern, the softly draping cowl tapers a wee bit to keep it closer to the neck. We knit the matching beanie a little tighter for a stretchier fit. Cleverly mitered crown shaping resolves the stitch pattern beautifully . . . if we do say so ourselves.

We knit the Vineyard Cowl & Beanie in DK-weight Rowan Alpaca Classic.

This four-page pattern includes:

• Color photography by Laura Gehring
• Instructions for finishing and blocking your pieces

See how we've used this pattern!

The Details

FINISHED SIZE
Cowl: Approx. 25½"/65cm around at lower edge and 20½"/52cm around at upper edge x 10"/25.5cm deep, after blocking.
Beanie: Approx. 17"/43cm around x 8"/20cm long, unstretched after blocking; fits 20–23"/51–58cm head.

YARN
Cowl: Approx. 215 yds/197m DK-weight yarn. Shown in green using 2 skeins Rowan Alpaca Classic (131 yds/120m each), Color 111 and in heathered grey, Color 101.
Beanie: Approx. 140 yds/128m DK-weight yarn. Shown in green using 2 skeins Rowan Alpaca Classic (131yds/120m each), Color 111 and in heathered grey, Color 101.

NEEDLES & NOTIONS
Cowl: US 6 (4mm) 16"/40cm circular needle, or size to obtain gauge.
Beanie: US 4 (3.5mm) 16"/40cm circular needle and set of 5 double-point needles, or size to obtain gauge.
US 3 (3.25mm) 16"/40cm circular needle, or one size smaller than gauge needle.
5 locking markers.
Both: 1 stitch marker. Darning needle to finish.

GAUGE
Cowl: Approx. 25 sts/30 rounds = 4"/10cm in eyelet ribbing, after blocking.
Beanie: Approx. 28 sts/33 rounds = 4"/10cm in eyelet ribbing, unstretched, after blocking.