Quercus Agrifolia Cowl

For quite a while, knitters have been asking for a cowl to match the Laurel Hat. I’m happy to say the Quercus Agrifolia Cowl is now live! In this post you’ll find links to the pattern, an easy shopping list, pattern specs, and lots of photos.

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The Quercus Agrifolia Cowl is named for the coast live oak that grows in the canyons of my hometown and along much of California’s coast. These majestic trees can grow to be hundreds of years old with elaborately gnarled, twisty trunks. The leaves on this cowl mimic the jagged edges of the oak tree’s leaves, while the bobbles look like acorns.

Cowl Details and Specs

This cowl is written in one size but is adjustable to be as big or small as you’d like. It’s knit in the round from the bottom ribbing up to the top. Add or remove repeats to increase or decrease the height and circumference.

MATERIALS

Worsted weight yarn, 400 yds (366 m) Sample shown knit in Sweet Sparrow Flicker, 4-ply 100% non-superwash Peruvian Highland wool, 218 yds (199 m) per 3.5 oz (100 g)

Skill Level

Intermediate Techniques: increases, decreases, knitting in the round, bobbles

The Quercus Agrifolia Cowl is named for the coast live oak that grows in the canyons of my hometown and along much of California’s coast. These majestic trees can grow to be hundreds of years old with elaborately gnarled, twisty trunks. The leaves on this cowl mimic the jagged edges of the oak tree’s leaves, while the bobbles look like acorns.

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