Oh my, I forgot all about this one! Last summer, I finished a sample that I was working on for Black Sheep Yarns. The High Pines cowl.
I knit this neck warmer using Brooklyn Tweed’s Arbor in a rich, earthy colorway called Klimt. The pattern is very engaging and every round is just a bit different from the others. As with any BT pattern, these sort of stylistic nuances are fun and to be expected. High Pines is completely charted and you can mark off the rounds as you progress, which is handy especially with the traveling stitch pattern and the twisted rib.
Plenty of texture in this cowl.
An interesting design element is that decreases are worked on the upper third so that the cowl is tapered at the top near the neck. A tubular cast on and bind off give this cowl a nicely-finished look.
I enjoyed knitting with Arbor. This worsted spun yarn has a smooth hand although, it is not superwash. The colors of this yarn are deep and vibrant. I think it is is a great base to showcase textured patterns. I don’t know if I’d knit a whole garment using Arbor as I prefer the lightness of fabrics produced by woollen-spun yarns. Shelter, Loft, Rauma, Tukuwool and Jamieson and Smith are fabulous for sweater knitting.
Who am I… embracing all these woolly wools, LOL!
High Pines (Ravelry notes)
Pattern: High Pines by Jared Flood
Yarn: Brooklyn Tweed Arbor in “Klimt”
Needles: Size US 4 & 6 / 3.5 & 4 mm
