The Ember Glow Arcone Cowl: A Free Knitting Pattern for a Textured, Asymmetrical Wrap
Wrap Yourself in Warmth: The Ember Glow Arcone Cowl
Wrap yourself in the cozy warmth of the Ember Glow Arcone Cowl, a modern knit featuring a stunning interplay of slipped stitches and a dramatic asymmetrical shape. This free pattern creates a uniquely sculptural accessory that's both a statement piece and a snuggly neck warmer. The rich, heathered terracotta (Color A) transitions into a deep, jewel-toned garnet (Color B), creating a fabric that is dense and textured from the slipped stitch pattern, with a subtle woven effect. The cowl has a dramatic asymmetrical shape: one side is wide and gently curved from the short-row shaping, while the other side tapers to a point. The overall silhouette is a crescent that wraps elegantly around the neck, with the pointed end draping over the shoulder. The stockinette stitch border at the tapered end provides a clean, modern finish.
Materials Needed
- Yarn: Worsted weight yarn (Category 4). Shown in Malabrigo Rios in 'Piedras' (Color A, approx 210 yds) and 'Damasco' (Color B, approx 180 yds).
- Needles: US 8 (5.0 mm) 24-inch circular needle (or size to obtain gauge).
- Notions: Stitch markers, tapestry needle.
- Gauge: 18 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches in slipped stitch pattern (after blocking).
Step-by-Step Instructions
Notes
The cowl is worked flat in one piece, creating an asymmetrical crescent shape. The slipped stitch pattern creates a dense, warm fabric. The short-row shaping gives the cowl its unique drape.
Abbreviations
- CO: Cast on
- K: Knit
- P: Purl
- Sl1 wyif: Slip 1 stitch purlwise with yarn in front
- Sl1 wyib: Slip 1 stitch purlwise with yarn in back
- W&T: Wrap and turn (short row technique)
- K2tog: Knit 2 stitches together
- P2tog: Purl 2 stitches together
- BO: Bind off
Pattern
Section 1: The Base (Color A)
CO 50 stitches with Color A.
Row 1 (RS): K1, *Sl1 wyif, K1; repeat from * to last stitch, K1.
Row 2 (WS): P1, *Sl1 wyib, P1; repeat from * to last stitch, P1.
Repeat Rows 1-2 until piece measures 4 inches from cast-on edge, ending with a WS row.
Section 2: Short-Row Shaping (Color A)
Row 1 (RS): K1, *Sl1 wyif, K1; repeat from * to last 10 stitches, W&T.
Row 2 (WS): P1, *Sl1 wyib, P1; repeat from * to last 10 stitches, W&T.
Row 3 (RS): K1, *Sl1 wyif, K1; repeat from * to last 20 stitches, W&T.
Row 4 (WS): P1, *Sl1 wyib, P1; repeat from * to last 20 stitches, W&T.
Row 5 (RS): K1, *Sl1 wyif, K1; repeat from * to last 30 stitches, W&T.
Row 6 (WS): P1, *Sl1 wyib, P1; repeat from * to last 30 stitches, W&T.
Row 7 (RS): K1, *Sl1 wyif, K1; repeat from * to end, picking up wraps and knitting them with the wrapped stitch.
Row 8 (WS): P1, *Sl1 wyib, P1; repeat from * to end, picking up wraps and purling them with the wrapped stitch.
Section 3: Color Transition (Color A & B)
Work Rows 1-2 of the slipped stitch pattern for 2 more rows with Color A.
Cut Color A, join Color B.
Work Rows 1-2 of the slipped stitch pattern for 2 rows with Color B.
Section 4: Asymmetrical Expansion (Color B)
Row 1 (RS): K1, *Sl1 wyif, K1; repeat from * to last 2 stitches, K2tog. (49 stitches)
Row 2 (WS): P1, *Sl1 wyib, P1; repeat from * to last 2 stitches, P2tog. (48 stitches)
Repeat Rows 1-2 until 30 stitches remain.
Section 5: Final Edge (Color B)
Work 4 rows in stockinette stitch (knit on RS, purl on WS).
BO all stitches loosely knitwise.
Finishing
Weave in all ends. Block the cowl to shape, gently stretching the short-row section to open up the fabric. The asymmetrical shape will naturally curve around the neck.
