Cloud Drift Cowl Kit

These limited edition kits are a Simply Shetland + Madelinetosh collaboration for Rhinebeck 2024. 

Designed by Gudrun Johnston, the “Cloud Drift” cowl features a limited edition color, Plivver, in Madelinetosh Tosh Silk Cloud, dyed just for Simply Shetland and to perfectly match the main color shade of Spindrift in Old Gold.

The construction of “Cloud Drift” takes inspiration from Shetland hap shawls. The cowl is worked flat with yarn overs being made along one edge to create the shaping and to add a decorative element. The two ends of the cowl are then seamed together.

“Cloud Drift” features mosaic knitting, a fun colorwork technique without stranding, all on a garter stitch background (another nod to traditional Shetland lace knitting).

When using shades close in value for the contrast colors, the simple mosaic design creates a gradient effect reminiscent of Sashiko patterns, highlighting the rustic beauty of Shetland yarn held with a soft and fuzzy Japanese milled yarn.

Each kit includes:

• 5 balls of Spindrift: 2 balls of the main color and 1 ball each of the three contrasting colors.
• 1 skein of Tosh Silk Cloud in Plivver: An exclusive color developed by Madelinetosh. Plivver is the Shetland term for the Golden Plover, a bird known for its earthy golden feathers.
• A golden Boxie bag by della Q.
• Exclusive pattern postcard with download information for the cowl. Pattern is only available in these kits until October.