Refracted Light Fiber Arts
Dwarrowdelf Cowl Knitting Pattern
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The Dwarrowdelf is another name for the Mines of Moria in the Lord of the Rings. I chose this name for this pattern, because the geometric colorwork design reminded me of the many geometric designs found in the architecture of Moria in many Tolkien illustrators depictions of this dwarven realm and in the Lord of the Rings Films directed by Peter Jackson.
The Dwarrodelf Cowl is a fun and easy colorwork cowl pattern that provides many options for customization and stash busting. It includes two colorwork charts, one with two colors and one with three. You can work the whole cowl with one of these charts or mix and match them, as I did! It is perfect for using up scraps from previous projects, which is what I did when designing the cowl, as you can see from the pattern photos. I hope you have fun with this one, and I can’t wait to see all your wonderful versions!
Measurements
Depth - 13in (33cm)
Circumference - 21in (53.5cm)
Gauge
23 sts x 25 rows = 4in (10cm) in stockinette colorwork pattern knit flat after blocking
Yarn
Sample uses
Kenyarn - DK
(231yds (211m), 100g)
MC - 1 skein - colorway “Wheel of Fortune”
CC1 - 1/2 skein - colorway “Desert Highway”
Magpie Fibers - Swanky DK
(250 yds (229m), 100g)
CC2 - 1/2 skein - colorway “501’s”
CC3 - 1/2 skein - colorway “Boyfriend Jeans”
CC4 - 1/2 skein - colorway “In The Navy”
Needles
US 4 (3.5mm) 24in (60cm) circular needles
or size needed to obtain gauge
Notions
1 stitch marker
Scissors
Tapestry needle
Blocking supplies
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Copyright October 2020, all rights reserved.
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