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Return to Roots Cowl Kit
Designer Francoise (Frenchie) Danoy of Aroha Knits created the Return to Roots Cowl as a visual representation of their journey of connecting to their cultural heritage. Alternating between sections of cables, representing roots, and lace, representing blooming flowers, this design highlights the never-ending, yet rewarding journey of deepening one’s connection.
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Skill level
Advanced beginner
For those who have mastered basic knitting techniques and are ready to expand their skills. Patterns may introduce slightly more complex techniques and patterns, such as shaping, increasing, decreasing or working multiple colors or easy lace patterns. The yarn weight may vary, and the patterns might introduce working with double-pointed needles or circular needles. Patterns will help knitters gain confidence and experience with new techniques while still working within a manageable level of difficulty.
Description
Designer Francoise (Frenchie) Danoy of Aroha Knits created the Return to Roots Cowl as a visual representation of their journey of connecting to their cultural heritage. Alternating between sections of cables, representing roots, and lace, representing blooming flowers, this design highlights the never-ending, yet rewarding journey of deepening one’s connection.
Francoise says: "There are times when one has to put in the work, the effort and the desire to connect, but after a period of time, the rewards are bountiful. And this cycle goes on forever and forever, as each step in the journey brings new challenges and rewards."
This cowl is knit flat, starting with the provisional cast-on method, then the two ends are seamed together at the end using the three needle bind off.
Yarn:
The Fibre Co. Lore (100% lambswool, 250 m (273 yds) per 100 g hank) in shade Happiness - 2 hanks.
Colors:
The photos show the cowl in the shade Happiness.
Sizes and measurements:
One size
Finished circumference: 133 cm (52 in)
Finished length: 23 cm (9 in)