Over & Over Cowl & Infinity Loop by Churchmouse Yarns and Teas

“In 2 gauges.”

We discovered this stitch pattern in a vintage French knitting compendium. Reminiscent of tiny crocheted granny-square clusters, it’s full of ‘yarn overs’ and ‘lift overs,’ so we dubbed it ‘Over & Over’. Plus, it’s so fun you’ll want to knit it over and over again!

And now you have two gauges to choose from - fingering or chunky weight - as well as two sizes of loop: a 28”/70cm cowl or a generous 48”/122cm loop, long enough to wear doubled around your neck.

Fingering-Weight Version

Yarn

Cowl: Approx. 220 yds/200m of an equivalent fingering-weight yarn.

Loop: 1 skein Madeline Tosh Merino Light (425 yds/388m). Shown in color Oscura’.

Or approx. 425 yds/388m of an equivalent fingering-weight yarn.

Needles & notions

Cowl: US 7 (4.5mm) 16”/40cm circular needle, or size to get gauge.

Loop: US 7 (4.5mm) 24”/60cm circular needle, or size to get gauge.

Both: One needle 3 sizes larger for bind off; 1 stitch marker; darning needle to finish.

Gauge

16 sts = 4”/10cm in cluster stitch in the round (count each cluster as 2 sts).

Chunky weight version

Yarn

Cowl: 1 skein Rowan Cocoon (126 yds/115m). Shown in light grey Color 802 Alpine.

Or approx. 126 yds/115m of an equivalent chunky-weight yarn.

Loop: 2 skeins Rowan Coccon (126 yds/115m each). Shown in blue Color 813 Seascape.

Or approx. 252 yds/230m of an equivalent chunky-weight yarn.

Needles & notions

Cowl: US 13 (9mm) 16”/40cm circular needle, or size to get gauge.

Loop: US 13 (9mm) 24”/60cm circular needle, or size to get gauge.

Both: One needle 2-3 sizes larger for bind off; 1 stitch marker; darning needle to finish.

Gauge

11 sts = 4”/10cm in cluster stitch in the round (count each cluster as 2 sts).

Finished sizes (both gauges)

Cowl: 28 x 8”/70 x 20cm.

Loop: 48 x 8”/122 x 20cm.