Calico Cowl by Molly Conroy

Calico Cowl

Knitting
December 2019
both are used in this pattern
yarn held together
Aran
+ Aran
= Super Bulky (5-6 wpi) ?
2.5 stitches and 3.5 rows = 1 inch
in Stockinette Stitch
US 15 - 10.0 mm
300 - 306 yards (274 - 280 m)
One Size
English
This pattern is available as a free Ravelry download

I designed this for the person needing to make a last minute gift! it is a quick knit - it took me under two hours but I am a fast knitter. You start with a provisional cast on then knit the cowl flat and on the bias and finish with grafting. If you hate Kitchener, you can use a 3 needle bind off but you will feel the seam.

The cowl is knit on size US 15 needles holding the two yarns together. Water is a brushed Alpaca yarn and, like mohair, it is knit on a bigger needle allowing the fluff to thrive. Water makes the cowl soft and squishy and Millefiori provides the color changes - they play really well together!

If you are stash diving, hold two Aran weights together or use a super bulky yarn.

Video for provisional cast on: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKpRjkC5pkU&t=1s