Two-Point Cowl by Churchmouse Yarns and Teas

Craft: Knitting

Two-Point Cowl in Two Gauges!

Snuggle up right quick!

Inspired by our ever-popular Easy Folded Poncho, this scaled-down version is totally seamless and slips easily over the shoulders. The simple shape makes it easy to re-yarn in another gauge. Just swatch for a softly draping fabric, then multiply the schematic dimensions by your stitch gauge—the math is easy!

Option 1

We knit the shoulder-hugging Two-Point Cowl in String Blossom, a lush, sport-weight half-and-half blend of cashmere and silk. Blossom’s tight, high-quality twist makes it a dream on your needles. It simply overflows with next-to-the-skin softness—you’ll want to keep this cowl close!

Yarn

4 skeins String Blossom (177 yds / 162m each) or approx. 685 yds/626m sport-weight yarn.

Shown in 725618-Navy

Needles & notions

US 5 (3.75mm) 24”/60cm and 16”/40cm circular needle, or size to obtain gauge.

Spare 16”/40cm circular needle one size smaller than gauge needle.

US D/3 (3.25mm) crochet hook and 1 locking marker for provisional cast-on.

Smooth fingering-or worsted-weight waste yarn for provisional cast-on.

1 stitch marker

Darning needle to finish

Blocking Wires and T-pins.

Gauge

22 sts & 30 rows= 4”/10cm in stockinette stitch, after blocking

Option 2

Plush, chunky-weight Rowan Brushed Fleece yields a wonderfully cozy cowl. A knitterly version of the Northwest’s ubiquitous polar fleece, it’s a super-soft blend of extra fine merino and baby alpaca. Warm and insulating but remarkably light, Brushed Fleece has a rustic charm and a range of natural colors. Plus, all that plump fluff means you’ll be snuggled up in your cowl in no time!

Yarn

4 skeins Rowan Brushed Fleece (115 yds / 105m each) or approx. 410 yds/375m chunky-weight yarn.

Shown in 267-Headland.

Needles & notions

US 10. 5 (6.5mm) 24”/60cm and 16”/40cm circular needle, or size to obtain gauge.

Spare 16”/40cm circular needle one size smaller than gauge needle.

US D/3 (3.25mm) crochet hook and 1 locking marker for provisional cast-on.

Smooth fingering-or worsted-weight waste yarn for provisional cast-on.

1 stitch marker.

Darning needle to finish.

Blocking Wires and T-pins.

Gauge

13 sts & 21 rows= 4”/10cm in stockinette stitch, after blocking.

Finished size

Shoulder Section: approx. 18”/46cm across x 14”/35.5cm deep, folded.

Cowl Collar: Approx. 22”/56cm around x 7”/18cm deep.