PALAZZO COWL
Palazzo Cowl was created to help with last minute gift ideas. Worked at a bulky weight gauge, it knits up really quickly and is very satisfying to work on. We don’t skimp on textures though! Estonian braids, nupps, slipped stitches and seed stitch all come together in a delightfully entertaining knit that’s fun to wear, too.
The cowl is worked flat with increases along one edge for the most of the pattern. The edges are polished with built-in i-cord that is continued in the i-cord bind off as well. Videos for nupps, Estonian braids, and i-cord bind off provided.
This design is a sister project to Palazzo Top and continues exploration of textures inspired by the abundance of details in Italian architecture.
YARN
Bulky to super bulky weight yarn, 260yds / 240m
Sample yarn: Happy Place Apricity by Hobbii and TL Yarn Crafts (65% alpaca, 28% polyamide, 7% wool, 131yds / 120m, 1.75oz / 50g), color Amber, 2 balls
Any bulky yarn would work fine for this pattern. If available, blow / tubular yarn will get results closest in drape to the sample. Examples: Wonderfluff by Knit Picks, Softest Alpaca by Rowan, Feeling Good Yarn by Wool and the Gang, Cotton-Merino by Katia, Sublime by Mondial, Air by Drops, Kiruna by Nordic Sky
NEEDLES
Swatch to determine the needle size that helps to fit the gauge; needle size below is a suggestion
US 11 / 8mm straight or circular needles
GAUGE
13 sts and 18 rows in 4" / 10cm in stockinette stitch, blocked
Gauge is not crucial for the pattern, however, note that the difference in gauge will affect the size of the cowl and required yardage
NOTIONS
2 removable stitch markers or safety pins
Crochet hook matching the needle size for nupps
Tapestry needle
SIZE
Width at the deepest point in front 17" / 43cm
Width at the narrowest point in back 4.5" / 11cm
Upper opening circumference 22" / 56cm
