Knit a small, cozy fall accessory with the Autumn Drift Cowl Knitting Kit. Designed by Andrea, this cowl pairs hand-dyed Apple Fiber Studio yarn with simple colorwork and no lengthy floats. The kit includes the yarn, a color-printed pattern and five pear-shaped stitch markers.

Purple, green and gold Gala minis combine with White Sparkle for a seasonal colorwork project. Follow the pattern's color sequence, switching the base color when restarting the pattern to balance the colors.

What's included

• Hand-dyed Apple Fiber Studio yarn: White Sparkle and Gala minis in purple, green and gold.
• Color-printed Autumn Drift Cowl pattern by Andrea.
• Five pear-shaped stitch markers.

Yarn details

• Yarn weight: Sock / fingering weight.
• White Sparkle: Listed at 92 yards; 75% superwash merino, 20% nylon and 5% Silver Stellina.
• Gala minis: Listed at 92 yards per mini; 75% superwash merino and 25% nylon.
• Gala colors: Purple, green and gold.

Needles required, not included

• US 4 circular knitting needle, 16-inch length.
• US 5 circular knitting needle, 16-inch length.

This is a knitting kit, not a finished cowl. Have both needle sizes ready before beginning and follow the included pattern for gauge and construction.

Is this project right for you?

The design uses simple colorwork without lengthy floats, making it an approachable option for knitters looking to explore colorwork. Review the included pattern before casting on to confirm the techniques and instructions suit your experience.

Winding your mini-skeins

Mini-skeins cannot be wound by Apple Yarns. Plan to wind them into usable balls before knitting.

Frequently asked questions

Is the pattern included?

Yes. The kit includes a color-printed Autumn Drift Cowl pattern by Andrea.

Are knitting needles included?

No. The pattern calls for US 4 and US 5 circular needles, both 16 inches long.

What yarn comes in the kit?

The kit contains hand-dyed Apple Fiber Studio White Sparkle yarn and Gala minis in purple, green and gold. Both are sock / fingering weight, with their individual fiber blends listed above.

Is it suitable for someone new to colorwork?

The original project description identifies the simple colorwork and absence of lengthy floats as beginner-friendly features. Check the pattern's techniques against your knitting experience.

Can Apple Yarns wind the mini-skeins?

No. Winding is not available for the mini-skeins in this kit.

Am I buying a finished cowl?

No. You are buying yarn, a printed pattern and stitch markers to knit the cowl yourself.