Bat Cowl Knitting Pattern – Gothic Halloween Stranded Colourwork

Bat Cowl Knitting Pattern – Gothic Halloween Stranded Colourwork

A knitting pattern for a gothic bat cowl, inspired by my yearly trips to Whitby for the Gothic Events each Halloween. If you love knitting, bats and alternative style, this is a fun colourwork project with a suitably spooky feel.

The cowl is knitted in the round using stranded colourwork, making it a great project for knitters looking for an unusual Halloween knitting pattern or a gothic-inspired handmade accessory.

The pattern is written for Sport, Aran or Worsted weight yarn and is worked at a gauge of 24 stitches and 26 rows = 4 inches / 10cm in colourwork in the round.

Finished measurements

23 inches / 58.5cm circumference
8.5 inches / 21.5cm high

Yarn requirements

Yarn is held double.

Main Colour – approximately 45g (259m / 283yd) in Holst Supersoft.

Contrast Colour - 25g Contrast Colour (144m / 157y) in Holst Supersoft

This is a knitting pattern only, not a finished cowl. The pattern is suitable for knitters who enjoy colourwork and want to make their own gothic or Halloween-inspired neck warmer.

Whether you're looking for a bat knitting pattern, a Halloween knitting project or something a little more alternative to knit and wear, this cowl is designed to bring a bit of Whitby Gothic atmosphere to your knitting.