Alpenglow Cowl Knitting Kit – Malabrigo Rios

Knit a soft, rosy addition to your winter wardrobe with the Alpenglow Cowl Knitting Kit, an Apple Yarns exclusive. This colorwork cowl pairs hand-dyed Malabrigo Rios in English Rose and Vaa, bringing warm pink and deep charcoal tones together in a cozy accessory.

With approximately 5,750 stitches in the project, Alpenglow offers a compact colorwork knit for yourself or a handmade gift. The kit gathers the yarn, color-printed pattern and stitch markers into a clear handled bag, ready to keep your project together between knitting sessions.

What's included 

• Two skeins of Malabrigo Rios: one English Rose and one Vaa.
• Five pear-shaped stitch markers.
• One beginning-of-round (BOR) marker.
• Color-printed Alpenglow Cowl pattern.
• Clear project bag with handles.

About the yarn and project

• Yarn: Hand-dyed Malabrigo Rios.
• Fiber: 100% superwash merino wool.
• Yarn weight: Worsted.
• Colorways: English Rose and Vaa.
• Project: Colorwork cowl, approximately 5,750 stitches.

The soft, springy yarn makes a warm accessory for cool-weather wear. Follow the printed pattern's gauge and finishing instructions, and consult the yarn labels for detailed care guidance.

Needles required, not included

• US 6 circular needle, 16-inch length.
• US 8 circular needle, 16-inch length.

Add the required sizes from our Knit Pro 16-inch bamboo circular needles if you don't already have them. This is a knitting kit, not a finished cowl.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Alpenglow Cowl pattern included?

Yes. A color-printed pattern is included with the yarn, markers and project bag.

Which yarn colors come in the kit?

The kit includes two skeins of Malabrigo Rios, one in English Rose and one in Vaa.

What is the yarn made from?

Malabrigo Rios is a worsted-weight yarn made from 100% superwash merino wool.

Are knitting needles included?

No. The pattern calls for US 6 and US 8 circular needles, both 16 inches long, purchased separately.

How many stitch markers are included?

Six markers are included: five pear-shaped markers and one beginning-of-round marker.