Mushroom Cowl Knitting Kit – Apple Fiber Studio Yarn

Bring your love of mushrooms to your next knitting project with the Mushroom Cowl Knitting Kit. Designed by Andrea, this small, cozy cowl uses hand-dyed Apple Fiber Studio yarn and simple colorwork without lengthy floats.

Plum, mauve and gold Gala minis pair with White Sparkle for a project with a touch of shimmer. The kit brings together the yarn, a color-printed pattern and five pear-shaped stitch markers; add your own needles to get started.

What's included

• Apple Fiber Studio White Sparkle yarn.
• Gala mini-skeins in plum, mauve and gold.
• Color-printed Mushroom Cowl pattern by Andrea.
• Five pear-shaped stitch markers.

Yarn specifications

• 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; 75% superwash merino and 25% nylon.
• Gala colors: Plum, mauve 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. Follow the included pattern for gauge, construction and finished measurements.

Colorwork and preparation

The simple colorwork and absence of lengthy floats make this an approachable option for knitters exploring colorwork. Review the pattern's techniques before casting on. For balanced color placement, switch the base color when restarting the pattern, following the printed instructions.

Mini-skein winding is not available. Plan to wind the mini-skeins into usable balls before knitting.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Mushroom Cowl pattern included?

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

What else do I need?

The pattern calls for US 4 and US 5 circular needles, both 16 inches long. These needles are not included.

Which yarn colors are included?

White Sparkle is paired with Gala minis in plum, mauve and gold.

Is this a beginner colorwork project?

The original project description identifies the simple colorwork without lengthy floats as beginner-friendly. Review the included pattern to check the techniques against your experience.

Can you wind the mini-skeins for me?

Apple Yarns does not offer winding for the mini-skeins in this kit.

Is this a finished accessory?

No. It contains yarn, a printed pattern and five stitch markers for you to knit the cowl yourself.