The Dancer (cowl)

$8.50

Like a dancer moving effortlessly across the stage, The Dancer cowl flows with grace and beauty. Beginning and ending with gentle ribbing, its delicate lace motif sways through the body, evoking the rhythm of movement and the poetry of fabric in motion.

Designed for versatility, this pattern includes both written instructions and charts, along with a detailed schematic to guide you. Whether you choose a whisper-soft lace-weight or a cosy worsted, The Dancer adapts seamlessly, with instructions to modify for any yarn weight.

Wrap yourself in elegance—knit The Dancer and let your stitches tell a story of grace, movement, and timeless beauty.

Skill Level

Intermediate

 

Size Information

1 [2, 3]

 

Finished Measurements

17.75 [23.75, 47.75]” / 45 [60.5, 121.5] cm circumference – select a size from the finished measurements that match your preferred style. For an “infinity” style cowl, choose the size 3. 12.75 [15.75, 18.5]” / 32.5 [40, 47] cm in length. We made our sample cowl in size 2.

 

Notions

Tapestry needle, scissors, tape measure, stitch marker (1)

 

Suggested Needles

Ribbing: US4 (3.5 mm) 16 [24, 32]” / 40 [60, 80] cm circular needles, or one size smaller than needles used for gauge
Body: US5 (3.75 mm) 16 [24, 32]” / 40 [60, 80] cm circular needles, or the size required to get gauge

 

Yarn Requirements

204 [334, 792] yds / 187 [305, 724] m sport weight yarn

 

Suggested Yarn

Ancient Arts Yarn  — Oasis Sport
80% Extra Fine Merino 20% Baby Camel
350 yds (320 m) / 3.5 oz (100 g)
Colour: Lavender and Lace
https://ancientartsfibre.com/

 

Gauge

21.5 stitches by 33 rounds in pattern motif on larger needles = 4” / 10 cm, after blocking. Gauge is crucial in obtaining the correct fit. Changes in gauge will cause a size difference for both your finished cowl and the yardage requirements for your project.


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