The Adiri Cowl is the first pattern in the Adiri set, which also includes the Adiri pullover. It is available as an individual pattern, or for purchase as part of the Adiri Set. If you purchase the Adiri Cowl and later purchase the Adiri Set, $6 will automatically be deducted from the set price upon purchase of the set.

The woolen equivalent of a warm, fuzzy snowflake, this versatile cowl is worked up in Shalimar Yarns’ Haven, an irresistibly lofty merino/silk blend. The pattern uses a combination of cables and lace to create an overall pattern that is complex in texture, yet surprisingly easy to work. Intended for adults, the cowl can also be worn by children, and was happily modeled by my four-year-old son, Griffin.

The pattern is suitable for advanced beginner lace and cable knitters. Please see specific required skills below. Instructions are both written and charted. The pattern has been professionally tech edited to reduce the possibility for error, but if you have questions or believe that you have found an error, please contact me.

required skills
knitting in the round
increasing (m1)
decreasing (k2tog)
lace knitting (p2tog, yo)
cabling

blocked measurements
23 ½” / 59.5 cm circumference.
11 ¼” / 28.5 cm deep.

unblocked measurements
22 ½” / 57 cm circumference.
11” / 28 cm deep.

yarn
2 skeins Shalimar Haven in “Driftwood”; 247 yds / 226 m per 3.5 oz / 100 g; 63% merino wool / 37% tussah silk.
The cowl can be worked with 1 skein at recommended gauge if swatch yarn is re-used for the cowl but the yardage is very close. It is strongly recommended that you purchase 2 skeins to ensure sufficient yardage.

needles & notions
US 8 (5.0 mm) 16” / 40 cm circular needles.
OR size necessary to make gauge.
stitch marker
cable needle
darning needle

blocked gauge
18.5 sts, 27 rows equal 4” / 10 cm in foliage lace & cable pattern using US 8 (5.0 mm) needles.
19.75 sts and 27 rows equal 4” / 10 cm in k2, p2 rib using US 8 (5.0 mm) needles, lightly blocked.

unblocked gauge
19.25 sts, 27 rows equal 4” / 10 cm in foliage lace & cable pattern using US 8 (5.0 mm) needles.
19 sts and 27 rows equal 4” / 10 cm in k2, p2 rib using US 8 (5.0 mm) needles.

construction
The cowl is worked in the round from the bottom up.