On a recent trip to Shetland with my bicycle I had to pack everything into two panniers and had promised myself I wouldn't acquire anything, not even yarn. Ha. After a couple of days slowly riding up the hills with plenty of time to observe the constantly shifting colours of the landscape I couldn't resist this armful of blues, golds and rich browns.
You'll be able to download your pattern immediately after checking out and, optionally, add it to your Ravelry library. Create an account to access all of your purchases.
Aran weight yarn | |
20 sts and 20 rounds = 4" / 10cm in stranded colourwork in the round | |
Size 9 US / 5.5mm 24" / 60cm circular | |
One size — cowl measures approx. 30" / 72cm in circumference and 11" / 28cm in height. |
A sampler of some of my favourite nought and cross and peerie patterns allow the colours to shine in a subtly shaded pattern, although two colours would be equally effective. Stranded colour work in Aran weight creates a fabulously warm fabric with plenty of body that means the loose cowl can stand up to protect your nose from the wind or be pulled down into attractive gathers. Pyukkleen is an excellent first stranded colour work pattern with its geometric patterns, short floats and lack of steeking.
Pyukkleen_v1.2.pdf
Aran weight yarn
Shown in Jamieson of Shetland’s Shetland Heather Aran (100% Shetland wool, 101 yds / 92m, 1.76oz / 50g)
C1 — 692 Oceanic
C2 — 998 Autumn
C3 — 101 Natural Black
C4 — 107 Mogit
C5 — 1060 Cedar
C6 — 1070 Woodnymph
C1: 95 yds / 87m
C2: 80 yds / 73m
C3 – C6: 50 yds / 45m
Stitch marker, darning needle, scrap yarn and crochet hook for provisional cast on.
Technique Thursday - Colour dominance
Technique Thursday - Crochet provisional cast on
Technique Thursday - Choosing colours
£40 for UK orders
£80 for international orders
*Excludes books and a few very bulky items.
Our international shipping rates are very reasonable and include tracking. You will always have a chance to view the exact shipping charges before completing your order.
We hope that you'll love what you order, but we understand that choosing colours online can be difficult. We're currently offering an extended 28 day return period. Please contact us before returning your purchase and note that items must be in resellable condition.
Click here for more information on our shipping and return policies.