Love the graphic slip‑stitch stripes of Catherine Salter Bayar’s Saman design? The Saman Cowl Kit lets you knit a fully reversible bandana‑style cowl with just two skeins of Urth Yarns Harvest & Uneek Fingering. It’s a fast, mindful project that looks advanced but relies on simple reversible slipped stitches, no stranded colorwork required.
Color-Shifting Ease, Reversible Style
- Two‑Looks‑in‑One – Basket‑weave texture on one side, dotted color pops on the other; either side faces out.
- Bandana Fit, No Fuss – Triangular front drapes smoothly; 12.5" neck opening and ~52" circumference slip on without bulk.
- Beginner‑Friendly Techniques – Knit, purl, slipped stitches, neat I‑cord edges, and a short graft at the end.
- Color‑Changing Magic – Uneek’s self‑striping yarn does the work, hiding minor errors and keeping rows interesting.
- Eco Cred – Naturally dyed Merino and Urth’s “one skein = one tree” reforestation pledge.
What’s Inside the Kit
- 1 skein Harvest Fingering (solid) – 100 % extrafine Merino, naturally dyed (435 yd / 100 g)
- 1 skein Uneek Fingering (self‑striping) – 100 % extrafine Merino (435 yd / 100 g)
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PDF pattern by Catherine Salter Bayar – E‑mailed right after checkout
Project Specs at a Glance
- Skill level: Adventurous beginner
- Total yardage: ~870 yd / 200 g
- Finished size: 12.5" neck • 52" circumference • 16" center depth (blocked)
- Needles: US 4 / 3.5 mm (24" circular recommended)
- Gauge: 36 sts × 42 rows = 4" in Slipped Basket Stitch (blocked)
- Notions: Tapestry needle, stitch markers
Hand‑dyed in Turkey by women artisans—every skein plants a tree.
Want the matching wrap‑around version? Check out the Saman Scarf Kit for even more drape and drama.
Pick your Harvest + Uneek colourway, add the Saman Cowl Kit to your cart, and slip‑stitch your way to wearable art!