Identity Cowl

Gudrun Johnston’s mother was a knitwear designer in Shetland in the 1970s, working under the name The Shetland Trader. This cowl is inspired by one of Gudrun’s mother’s designs, and the colors are influenced by the landscapes on the west side of the island, where Gudrun still loves to walk. The pattern’s name reflects her deep roots in Shetland.

MATERIALS
Yarn Jamieson’s of Shetland Double Knitting (100% pure Shetland wool; 82 yd [75 m]/0.88 oz [25 g]); 1130 Lichen (MC), 2 balls; 576 Cinnamon (CC1), 233 Spagnum (CC2), 237 Thistledown (CC3), and 567 Damask (CC4), 1 ball each. Distributed by Simply Shetland.
Needles Sizes 4 (3.5 mm) and 6 (4 mm): 24" (60 cm) circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Marker (m); tapestry needle.
Gauge 27 sts and 30 rnds = about 4" (10 cm) in Fair Isle pattern, blocked.
Finished Size 9½" (24 cm) tall and 25" (63.5 cm) circumference.

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Gudrun Johnston is a Shetland-born knitwear designer currently living in western Massachusetts. She is the brand director for Simply Shetland, the North American distributor of Jamieson’s of Shetland, yarn made in the mill down the road from her dad’s house in Shetland.