Black Mountain Cowl

Knitting the Black Mountain Cowl by Laura Tabbut was an absolute delight! As soon as I saw the pattern, I knew I had to give it a try, and I’m so glad I did. Not only is the finished cowl stunning, but the process of knitting it was a lot of fun.

Colorwork Adds Interest

One of the things I loved most about this project was the vibrant color combinations. As I worked my way through the pattern, I couldn’t wait to see how the different colors would come together to create the final design. The combination of simple knit and purl stitches with more complex stranded knitting kept me engaged and challenged.

The cowl is worked in the round, which means you get to see the pattern from all angles. You start with a provisional cast on and work the stranded colorwork first, which requires some yarn gymnastics. This can be a bit challenging, so make sure you’re in the right frame of mind before tackling this part of the pattern. I found that taking my time and not getting rushed or distracted really helped me get through it.

Mosaic Colorwork

The second half of the cowl is mosaic knitting, which was such a smart move by the designer. It feels like a reward after working on the multi-colored stranded colorwork, and it leaves you feeling relaxed and ready to tackle the final hurdle of the pattern.

Twist and Join Using Kitchener Stitch

And what is the final hurdle, you might ask? It’s joining the provisional cast on edge with the live edge, and it’s not just a simple join – you have to twist the two ends first, then join them using the Kitchener stitch. This was definitely the trickiest part for me, but with the help of Knit Purl Hunter’s YouTube tutorial, I was able to get through it and I’m extremely happy with the end results. All in all, knitting the Black Mountain Cowl was a wonderful experience, and I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a fun and challenging knitting project.