Ginny Cowl & Scarf

Four colors, combined in Brioche and Garter stitch, form a Gingham or Buffalo plaid pattern.
Ginny can be knit as a large cowl that loops around the neck twice or as a classic scarf.

The cowl and scarf have the same construction: both are knit flat in two-color Brioche and Garter stitch. The cowl is created by seaming the short sides of the scarf (cast-on and bind-off edges) together after blocking.
A textural checkboard pattern is created by switching between Brioche and Garter stitch. Then, using colors, the checkerboard turns into a buffalo plaid/gingham pattern.

You can make a more traditional two-color Gingham version by using the same color for MC2, CC1, and CC2.

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DETAILS

Yarn:

4 colors of Worsted weight yarn (about 200-250 m per 100 g)

Yardage:

1212 m / 1324 yd / 6 skeins* in total

  • Main Color 1: 732 m / 800 yd / 3 skein*
  • Main Color 2: 240 m / 262 yd / 1 skein*
  • Contrasting Color 1: 120 m / 131 yd / 1 skein*
  • Contrasting Color 2: 120 m / 131 yd / 1 skein*

* no. of skeins refers to yarn used in sample

Shown in:

Gilliat by De Rerum Natura (100% Merino wool, 250 m / 273 yd per 100 g) in the colorways Goéland (MC1 – gray), Eucalyptus (MC2 – green), Argile (CC1 – pink) and Caramel (CC2 – brown)

Gauge:

16.5 sts / 36.5 rows = 10 cm / 4” in Garter stitch

Measured after blocking. Gauge has an influence on the size of your finished piece and your yardage! 

Size:

Circumference (Cowl) / Length (Scarf): 154 cm / 60 ½”

Width: 38 cm / 15”

Needles:

US 7 / 4.5 mm circular needles (or size needed to obtain gauge and optimal drape), min. 60 cm / 23” long; additionally: larger needle size for bind-off

Notions:

tapestry needle, 6 stitch markers

#GinnyCowl

Nov 23

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GINNY is long enough for a double wrap - which means double the warmth to ward off the winter chill! 🥰 🏁 The name Ginny is a play on the Gingham pattern that inspired the design. I wanted to create more of a plaid than a checkerboard effect by adding two contrasting colors. But if you prefer a more traditional Gingham check, you can knit Ginny in two colors only. The cowl is knit flat and seamed for the cowl version, or leave it flat for a traditional scarf.🧣 The pattern is super straightforward and you can easily adapt it by adding stitch and/or pattern repeats. Are you a more visual knitter? Ginny comes both as a written and a charted pattern! The pattern is available on Ravelry & Payhip. ➡️ Follow the links in my profile for more info & to download! 
🧶 Yarn Info: Gilliatt by @dererumnatura (100% Merino wool, 250 m / 273 yd per 100 g) in the colorways Goéland (MC1 – gray), Eucalyptus (MC2 – green), Argile (CC1 – pink) and Caramel (CC2 – brown) #GinnyCowl #SOSUknits #DeRerumNatura #knitting #stricken #GinghamPattern #KnittingPattern #BriocheKnitting #BriocheStitch #PatentMuster #DeRerumNaturaGilliatt

Jan 17

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I am working on the Ginny Cowl by Susanne Sommer. It alternates brioche and garter stitch squares. I'm using Rowan Felted Tweed (of which I have plenty!) The color scheme is a bit different from the original, but the dark charcoal is used throughout. I used a provisional cast on and plan to graft it in a Möbius. It is interesting that bands 2 and 5 were knit in the same colors, but appear to be different shades, due, I suspect, to the brioche as well as the placement of the colors in the garter ridge! The pattern is easy to memorize. sosuknits #briocheknitting #maineknitters

Nov 27

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Here’s a close-up of fully reversible fabric and a minimal slipped-stitch edge of the Ginny cowl. I‘m so smitten with this four-color Brioche & Garter stitch Gingham plaid, I’ve been sketching a Cardigan design with it. Can’t wait to start swatching! 😊 And in the meantime, I get to bundle up in the Ginny cowl! 😊 //// Knitting pattern: Ginny Cowl Designer: Susanne Sommer / @sosuknits Yarn: Gilliatt by @dererumnatura Pattern available on Ravelry and Payhip! #GinnyCowl #SOSUknits #Cowl #Knitting #BriocheStitch #BriocheKnitting #PatentStricken #LoopSchal #WrappedInWool #KnitCowl #KnittingPattern #Strickmuster

Nov 22

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GINNY will keep you colorful and cosy this winter! Ginny can be knit as a large cowl that loops around the neck twice or as a classic scarf. With four colors, combined in Brioche and Garter stitch, this Gingham or Buffalo plaid pattern is next level – and it’s so much fun to play around with colors and see the pattern develop! Ginny is in Worsted weigh yarn on US 7 / 4.5 mm needles, has a circumference/length of 154 cm / 60 ½” and is 38 cm / 15” wide. The cowl is knit flat and seamed for the cowl version. The written and charted pattern comes as a full, print and mobile-friendly version, in both English and German. The pattern is available on Ravelry & Payhip. ➡️ Follow the links in my profile for more info & to download! 
🧶 Yarn Info: Gilliatt by @dererumnatura (100% Merino wool, 250 m / 273 yd per 100 g) in the colorways Goéland (MC1 – gray), Eucalyptus (MC2 – green), Argile (CC1 – pink) and Caramel (CC2 – brown) #GinnyCowl #SOSUknits #DeRerumNatura #knitting #stricken #GinghamPattern #KnittingPattern #BriocheKnitting #BriocheStitch #PatentMuster #DeRerumNaturaGilliatt

Dec 18

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🎁♥️ EIGHTEEN ♥️🎁🧶 On day 18 of #24DaysOfKnits I have a gift for you: I’m giving away 5 copies each of the GINNY COWL and GINNY BANDANA COWL! EDITED 12/20: Giveaway is closed! Thank you all for participating! ➡️ Comment below & tag a friend to participate! ➡️ The 10 winners will be randomly drawn and announced on Tuesday, December 20, 2022. (If you win and already have the pattern, you can either gift it to a friend or choose another pattern for yourself.) Good luck and happy knitting! #SOSUknits #giveaway #GinnyCowl #GinnyBandanaCowl #BriocheKnitting #BriocheStitch #KnitGingham #Knitting #Stricken #FreePattern

Dec 20

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Thank you all for participating in the GINNY GIVEAWAY and all your lovely comments! Congratulations! The 10 randomly drawn winners are: idoviren @robynrungequilts @mrssutmakes @riccayarn @dyeing2weave @cecile_tricote @cherryfisheyes @akaaction @knitographical @uhltjeknits Please PM me either your Ravelry username or email address, so I can send you your pattern prize! Let me now if you have a preference for cowl or bandana cowl, or if you prefer a to receive the pattern via Payhip. Happy knitting! #SOSUknits #GinnyCowl #GinnyBandanaCowl #knitting #stricken #GinghamPattern #KnittingPattern #BriocheKnitting #BriocheStitch #PatentMuster #Giveaway

Jul 19

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