Ancient Ruins Cowl Pattern

As daylight fades over ancient ruins, tumbled stones are framed by a star-strewn sky. This is the story woven into every stitch of the Ancient Ruins Cowl.

Golden-brown garter squares depict weathered stonework while a deep blue lace pattern evokes the starry sky above. Although the design appears to consist of many different parts, each section is joined seamlessly by picking up stitches as you go. Not a single seam needs to be stitched.

Perfect for those who love the satisfaction of modular construction without the finishing work.

Construction

The cowl is knitted back and forth with all components joined as you go. Only the ribbing is knitted in the round. The circular shape is created by joining the lace to the garter squares through picked-up stitches.

What you’ll receive

This listing is for the knitting pattern only. It does not include the finished item or materials.

Pattern details

• Sizes: S (M, L) — 62 (100, 163) cm circumference × 25 (39, 39) cm wide
• Yarn weight: Fingering / 4-ply
• Recommended yarn: Wool or wool blend in fingering weight
• Yarn used in sample: Knotty Habit 100% Merino 4-ply/single fingering
• Yardage: 800–1440 m (875–1575 yards)
• Gauge: 21 sts × 43 rows = 10 × 10 cm in garter stitch
• Needles: 4 mm straight and circular (60–150 cm depending on size)
• Instructions: Both charted and written

Techniques used

• Modular garter stitch construction
• Basic lace (yo, k2tog, ssk, p2tog, p2sso)
• Picking up stitches to join sections
• Ribbing in the round

Skill level: Intermediate to advanced

Designed by Hannelie | Woolly Mammoth Designs