Barbara Walker invented mosaic knitting in the 1960s, but the inspiration for this pattern came from the ruins of ancient Pompeii in 79 BC.

Designer Knitting Pattern
Buy this designer knitting pattern and knit the Corrina Cowl as James envisioned it. Corrina was inspired by the amazing mosaic tile work that survived the eruption of Mount Vesuvius volcano in 79 BC. While mosaic knitting is typically done with alternating double rows of two colors, Jim’s design is created with single rows of color in the round. So, floats on the wrong side and jogs on the right side are virtually eliminated.

Knitting Help
For your convenience, we’ve collected definitions for abbreviations, links to tutorial videos that may make knitting your project easier and more fun, as well as guides to techniques and tailoring. Visit the  Knitting Help page on our website.

Yarn 
SUEÑ0 -  80% Superwash Merino, 20% Bamboo – 255 yards/233 meters per 100 grams This refined mosaic colorwork pattern was created by James in Suéno, a beautiful blend of superwash merino and bamboo.  Suéno is an extremely soft, blend with exceptional elasticity and bounce, plus ideal stitch definition. The result is a carefree cowl that feels wonderful in your hands while knitting and so soft against your neck when finished.

or SANTOLINA – 70% organically grown cotton, 20% rayon from bamboo and 10% hemp.

James has re-envisioned the Corrina cowl in Purl Soho’s beautiful Santolina. Durable supersoft cotton is blended with hemp to add a slightly rustic texture, and silky bamboo for a lustrous finish. It is hypoallergenic with an airy spin that creates a lovely drape. Each fiber takes the dye in its own distinctive style to produce a gentle heathered result. And surprise, Santolina can be machine washed and dried.

To order Santolina yarn, clink on this link and you’ll arrive on the Purl Soho page where you can pick your favorite from the color palette. It will be shipped directly to you. Purchase your pattern on this page and it will be emailed to you.

Gauge
26 sts and 30 rows = 4”/10cm in stockinette, washed and blocked. Check your gauge before and after blocking to monitor the gauge as you knit.

Yardage
2 Hanks

Suggested Needles and Notions

• US6/4 mm 20”/50 cm circular or size needed to obtain gauge
• Stitch marker
• Tapestry needle
• Crochet hook size E (3.5 mm)

Dimensions
Circumference 21.5” / 54.5 cm - Height 7” / 18 cm

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Delivery
A link to this Downloadable Pattern will be provided after checkout, as well as via email. Downloadable Patterns are nonrefundable.