Pattern Information

Inspired by the long, starry nights of the arctic, Polar Nights is a glimmering cowl you’ll love all winter long. It features a Marius-inspired colorwork motif in sparkling gold Ricorumi Lamé DK on a background of deep blue holding a strand each of extra fine merino Donnina and mohair/silk blend Rico Design Super Kid Mohair Loves Silk together. This combination creates a decadent, soft halo that’s a treat to wear around your neck.

Designed by Rachel Brockman

DIFFICULTY
Intermediate

SIZES
One Size

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Circumference: 24”
Height: 9¾”

MATERIALS
Fibra Natura Donnina (100% superwash extra fine merino wool; 50g/180 yds)
224 Navy (A) – 1 ball
Rico Design Essentials Super Kid Mohair Loves Silk (70% mohair, 30% silk; 25g/218 yds)
024 Navy (B) – 1 ball
Rico Design Ricorumi Lamé DK (62% polyester, 38% nylon; 10g/55 yds)
102 Gold (C) – 2 balls
Needle: US Size 4 (3.5 mm) 16” circular or size needed to obtain gauge
US Size 3 (3.25 mm) 16” circular
Notions: Tapestry needle, stitch markers

GAUGE
30 sts x 34 rows = 4” in stranded knitting, using larger needles and holding a strand of each color A & B together as one, and a singular strand of color C
Save time, check your gauge.

PATTERN NOTES
This cowl is knit seamlessly in the round from the bottom up, though there is not truly a top/bottom, so it doesn’t matter how you orient it while wearing it.

All slipped stitches in this pattern are worked purlwise with yarn held in back (towards the wrong side) of work.
Please note that the stranded pattern is charted only. We recommend placing stitch markers between each pattern repeat to help you stay on track.

This cowl uses the stranded knitting technique. None of the floats between color changes are more than five stitches wide, however, if you find that your floats are too tight, you may wish to knit with your work held inside out.