This cosy set was originally part
of a folklore-inspired collection
way back in issue 30 of Knit
Now. It’s always been one of our
Editor Kate’s favourite patterns
so she thought it deserved a
comeback! The cowl and mitts are
both knitted in the round, using
stranded colourwork, which is
shown in a chart.Stitch pattern
Le -leaning Latvian Braid
The braid is formed by purling
alternate colours, and the
direction of the chevrons depends
on how you bring in the new
yarn: over or under the yarn just
used. Your yarns will tend to get
very twisted together, so pause
whenever you need to so that you
can untangle. For an even braid,
keep your tension as uniform
as possible.
Rnd 1: *P1 MC, p1 CC1; rep
from * to end of rnd, each time
bringing new yarn over the yarn
just used.
Rnd 2: *P1 MC, p1 CC1; rep
from * to end of rnd, each time
bringing new yarn under the
yarn just used.Start knitting...
COWL
With MC and larger needles, cast
on 168 sts. Join to work in the
rnd, being careful not to twist. Pm
to mark beg of rnd.
Join CC1 and work left-leaning
Latvian Braid.
With MC, knit 1 rnd.
Work rows 1-68 of Chart,We think it’s a bit of a shame that once a
magazine goes out of print, the beautiful
pa erns inside are o en forgo en. Many
designers make their pa erns available
online but this one hasn’t been, so we’ve
brought it back!
Which pa erns from the archive would you
like to see make a return to our pages?ARCHIVE
From the
repeating patt 14 times per rnd.
With MC, knit 1 rnd.
Work left-leaning Latvian Braid.
Cast off in MC.
Block to measurements and
weave in ends.MITTS
With MC and smaller needles,
cast on 50 sts. Join to work in the
rnd, being careful not to twist. Pm
to mark beg of rnd.
Work 10 rnds in 1x1 rib.
Change to larger needles.
Next Rnd: Kfb, knit to end. 51 stsThumb Gusset
The gusset is worked in MC, with
contrast colours oated behind.RIGHT MITT ONLY:
Rnd 1: K2 MC, pm, join CC1 and
k to last st, pm, k1 MC.LEFT MITT ONLY:
Rnd 1: K1 MC, pm, join CC1 and k
to 2 sts before end, pm, k2 MC.BOTH MITTS:
Rnd 2: With MC k to marker, m1,
sm, k to marker, sm, m1, k to
end of rnd. 53 sts
Rnd 3: With MC k to marker, sm,
with CC2 k to marker, sm, with
MC k to end of rnd.
Rnd 4: As Rnd 2. 55 sts
Rnd 5: With MC k to marker, sm,
with CC3 k to marker, sm, with
MC k to end of rnd.
Cont working incs on every alt rnd
as set.AT THE SAME TIME work rows
28-40 of Chart between the st
markers, repeating the pattern 4
times each rnd. 69 stsDesigned by
Anna Elliott
Yarn used
Debbie Bliss Rialto 4-ply
1 ball each in black 03 (MC),
fuchsia 22 (CC1), Leaf 32
(CC2) & teal 18 (CC3)
About the yarn
4-ply; 181m per 50g ball;
100% Merino wool
Tension
28 sts x 38 rows = 10cm
measured over St st on
larger needles
Needles used
Cowl: 3.25mm circular, 40cm
Mitts: 2.75mm &
3.25mm DPNs
Other supplies
3 stitch markers
tapestry needle
stitch holder
Abbreviations
See page 94 for
all abbreviations
Sizing
one size
Need to
know...“The school where I teach has
a fairly large Polish community.
On special occasions the girls
come in wearing their traditional
costumes, which o en feature
black bodices decorated with
ribbons and embroidery in bright
colours. It was these colours and
fl oral motifs that inspired the
cowl and mi s set”Anna says...Place 21 sts of Thumb Gusset on
a stitch holder. With CC3, cast on
10 sts using backwards loop at
right-hand side of gusset
and knit to end of rnd. 58 sts
Next Rnd: With MC, knit.
Next Rnd: With CC2, knit.
Next Rnd: With MC, knit.
Next Rnd: With CC1, knit.
Next Rnd: With MC, knit.
Change to smaller needles and
work 15 rnds in 1x1 rib in MC.
Cast off loosely.Thumb
Place sts from stitch holder onto
smaller needles and with MC, pu
and k15 sts evenly from cast-on
sts. 36 sts
Join to work in the rnd. Pm to
mark beg of rnd.
Work 10 rnds in 1x1 rib. Cast
off loosely.
Block to measurements and
weave in ends.20cm60cm18cm13cm