Peru Double Cowl Knitting Pattern

If you’re looking for a knitwear design that will turn heads, this has got to be it. With bonnets back in fashion, this is a unique version that doubles as bonnet and long knitted cowl. The Peruvian cowl knitting pattern is a three colour cowl scarf worked in the round using garter stitch, mixed textures and woven float technique. Stitches are knit and purl. Chart reading and some basic sewing is required.

The Peruvian cowl features a fluffy border and a stunning, hand knitted woven effect inspired by the traditional textiles of Peru. Choose a fluffy bouclé to create a gorgeous cushioned border. The main section colours are fingering weight yarns (I used alpaca). Their colours can be close for a subtle effect or high contrast if you prefer something more dramatic.

The knitting pattern makes a dense and cuddly cowl you can wear down the front or back of your clothes. Twist and wrap it up around your head to keep your ears warm. Make a short single cowl version as a stash buster.

Sizes
Small (80cm or 31.5 inches round)
Regular (120cm or 47.25 inches round)
Large (140cm or 55 inches round).

What you’ll need

Yarn
Bouclé (border) or another worsted/ aran weight yarn 140-245 metres or 153-268 yards
MC (maroon in the sample) Fingering weight 70-120 metres or 75-132 yards
CC (nougat) Fingering weight 131-230 metres or 144-252 yards. Full yardage is in the pattern.

Needles
Small single cowl: 3.5mm (US size 4) and 4.5mm (US size 7) circular needle 60cm (24″) long
Regular and Large double cowls: 3.5mm (US size 4)  and 4.5mm (US size 7) circular needle 100-120cm (40-48″) long

Darning needle and scissors
Open lock stitch markers in three colours

If you need help while working the pattern, contact me.

Read more about the Peruvian cowl knitting pattern here: https://drummrollknitwear.com/peru-double-cowl-knitting-pattern/

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