Quadrat | Mitered Square Cowl
Design Information
The Quadrat Cowl is composed of 5 larger pieces that are created by working 4 mitered squares, which are built off of each other. Then, each piece has a border worked along one edge. All the pieces are then seamed and a band is worked in the round along each outer edge.
If you want a longer or shorter cowl, simply work more or fewer pieces of the mitered squares.
The sample was knit with Knit Picks Chroma Worsted, a 70% superwash wool, 30% nylon blend. Chroma is a single-ply yarn with differences in thickness that give finished projects a plush and handspun look. When substituting yarn, look for a single-ply worsted weight wool (superwash or non-superwash).
Wear the Quadrat Cowl as a cozy wrap around your neck with your prettiest fall dresses or as a smart layer under your thickest wool coat. However you wear it, it will be a delightful addition to your everyday handmade wardrobe.
Please share your progress on Instagram by tagging me @kirstenjoel_designs and use the hashtag #quadratcowlkjd. I love to see all of your works in progress and finished projects!
Design Information
The Quadrat Cowl is composed of 5 larger pieces that are created by working 4 mitered squares, which are built off of each other. Then, each piece has a border worked along one edge. All the pieces are then seamed and a band is worked in the round along each outer edge.
If you want a longer or shorter cowl, simply work more or fewer pieces of the mitered squares.
The sample was knit with Knit Picks Chroma Worsted, a 70% superwash wool, 30% nylon blend. Chroma is a single-ply yarn with differences in thickness that give finished projects a plush and handspun look. When substituting yarn, look for a single-ply worsted weight wool (superwash or non-superwash).
Wear the Quadrat Cowl as a cozy wrap around your neck with your prettiest fall dresses or as a smart layer under your thickest wool coat. However you wear it, it will be a delightful addition to your everyday handmade wardrobe.
Please share your progress on Instagram by tagging me @kirstenjoel_designs and use the hashtag #quadratcowlkjd. I love to see all of your works in progress and finished projects!
Design Information
The Quadrat Cowl is composed of 5 larger pieces that are created by working 4 mitered squares, which are built off of each other. Then, each piece has a border worked along one edge. All the pieces are then seamed and a band is worked in the round along each outer edge.
If you want a longer or shorter cowl, simply work more or fewer pieces of the mitered squares.
The sample was knit with Knit Picks Chroma Worsted, a 70% superwash wool, 30% nylon blend. Chroma is a single-ply yarn with differences in thickness that give finished projects a plush and handspun look. When substituting yarn, look for a single-ply worsted weight wool (superwash or non-superwash).
Wear the Quadrat Cowl as a cozy wrap around your neck with your prettiest fall dresses or as a smart layer under your thickest wool coat. However you wear it, it will be a delightful addition to your everyday handmade wardrobe.
Please share your progress on Instagram by tagging me @kirstenjoel_designs and use the hashtag #quadratcowlkjd. I love to see all of your works in progress and finished projects!
Finished Measurements
11” wide by 58” circumference
Note: this may vary depending on how aggressively you block your cowl, gauge, and blocking method.
Yarn
Knit Picks Chroma Worsted - Worsted weight; 70% superwash wool, 30% nylon; 198 yards / 100 grams; Sandstone (A), 3 skeins, Natural (B), 2 skeins.
Or ~ 650 yards (A) and 430 yards (B) of a worsted weight
Gauge
17 sts and 34 rows = 4 ¼” in Garter st with gauge needle, blocked. This is the size of one mitered square.
Needles
US 8 / 5 mm straight or circular needles, or size to obtain gauge, to work mitered squares and borders
US 8 / 5 mm circular needles, or size to obtain gauge, for outer edge bands
Note: The cowl is worked back & forth in rows. Circular needles are used to accommodate the number of stitches for the edging & make working the mitered squares easier..
Tools
Blocking wires, blocking pins, blocking mats, tapestry needle