When I saw Casey, from Premknits, post a story about a yarn she just dyed up called “Fairy Wings” all I could think about was my daughter. I had to have that yarn! It was Aria, to a T.  I wanted a stitch that pops, but doesn’t get lost in the fun of the yarn. So I dug around for stitches to try and I settled on this final design using the Sand Stitch. It’s simple, yet the texture looks like it required effort. The knit Aria Cowl flies right off the needles in no time.

I have designed the Aria Cowl in two sizes. I'll be sharing the size small (which fits kids through smaller adults). It's a little more close fitting on an adult. The paid PDF version will include a size Medium, which will give a little bit more of a relaxed fits and will fit all adults.

GET THE ARIA COWL PATTERN

Get the Aria Cowl pattern from my shop and save big when you bundle 3 or more patterns. See the codes below. 

• You can find the PDF Pattern HERE 
• Add this to your Ravelry Favorites: CLICK HERE
• Get the pattern on Etsy: CLICK HERE
• Get the pattern on Love Crafts: CLICK HERE 

PATTERN DISCOUNT CODES:

• SAVE10 - Purchase 3+ Patterns and get 10% off
• SAVE15 - Purchase 5+ Patterns and get 15% off
• SAVE20 - Purchase 8+ Patterns and get 20% off

Copyright Disclosure

This pattern is for your own personal use. No unauthorized reproduction, in whole or in part (i.e. copying and pasting this pattern into your own document, altering this pattern in any way and calling it your own, etc.), or distribution of this pattern or content (i.e. sharing this pattern in its whole form on your own blog) is allowed. You can use this blog post in blog round-ups. I give permission to sell your items made from this pattern. Please credit “While They Dream” in your listings. The pattern and all photos are the property of While They Dream. You are welcome to share my patterns across all social media forms as long as you link back to my blog directly.

Supplies Needed

Needle Size: US 11/8mm 16″ circular needles

Yarn Used: Premknits Bulky in “Fairy Wings” 92 – 108 yards

Note about yarn: Premknits Bulky is a thick and squishy bulky yarn, please know that not all Bulky yarns are created this way. For example, yarns like Lion Brand Scarfie or Caron x Pantone are on the lighter side of Bulky. This pattern was created using the “squishier” bulky yarn. Loops & Threads Charisma is a good example. You need to be sure to meet gauge for this pattern or your cowl is going to come out far too small. 

Stitch Abbreviations

K – Knit

P – Purl

Gauge and Blocking: 10 sts x 16 rows (stockinette stitch)

When I blocked the Superwash Wool version I lost a lot of the definition and texture going on in the yarn and the cowl got far too wide. I couldn’t stand it and wouldn’t even let my daughter wear it until I figured out what to do. In the end, I ripped it out and redid the whole thing. This time I left it alone. Therefore, I do not recommend blocking this cowl when complete. Just enjoy the squishy final texture.

Pattern for Size Small (fits kids – adults, but it a close fitting cowl) CO 46 and join in the round.

Round 1: *K1, P1* repeat around

Round 2: K all sts

Round 3: *P1, K1* repeat around

Round 4: K all sts

Repeat Rounds 1 – 4 for approximately 9 – 9 1/2 inches

End on either a Round 1 or a Round 3.

Bind off. To close the gap, slip stitch your final stitch to your first stitch. This is super easy if you have a crochet hook to pull it through. Weave in ends.

Final dimensions should fall between 9 1/2 – 10 inches wide by 9 – 9 1/2 inches tall.