Whelk Cowl

WHELK COWL is a cosy neckwarmer with a striking yet simple design concept. Spiralling cables flow outward from the neckband, winding across the fabric and ending in a yoke with a twisted look. This unusually dynamic structure makes for a knit that is both simple and surprisingly engaging – even addictive. The hardest part? Taking breaks. The inspiration for this vortex-like construction comes from whelk shells, commonly found along the shores of the North Atlantic Ocean. **Skill level** Beginner friendly **Languages** English | German | Danish | French **Needles** 3,5 mm / US 4 (main) and 4,5 mm / US 7 (CO and BO) circular needles in 40 and 60/80 cm length. **Gauge** 18 st / 28 rows = 10 cm / 4″ on 3,5 mm needles in stockinette stitch after washing and blocking. **Sizes** 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 *Neck circumference* 37-43 | 42-48 | 47-53 | 52-58 cm 15.5-17 | 16.5-19 | 18.5-21 | 20.5-23 ″ *Total length* 53 cm 21 ″ *Shoulder width* 45,5 | 48 | 50,5 | 55 cm 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 ″ **Yarn** Beara Tweed by *Hey Mama Wolf* (100 g = 200 m) 290 | 330 | 350 | 400 m 317 | 360 | 380 | 438 yds **Fit** Whelk Cowl is a neckwarmer that combines features of a yoke and a sleeve for a comfortable fit around the neck. Its shape offers a perfect protection against windy weather, even when riding a bike. The length can easily be adjusted to your liking. **Techniques** The cowl is worked top down in rounds, seamlessly. The neckband is knitted in twisted rib and the WHELK lines are created trough cabled stitches.