Remember the iconic lumberjack style? Oversized buffalo plaid shirt & Kodiak boots. I’m reliving my teenage years with a sophisticated twist!

I have always admired the simplicity of the buffalo plaid motif in woven fabrics. The Chasing Buffaloes Cowl replicates this weave structure with an innovative knitting technique. Cast on this cowl and watch the plaid magically emerge!

The Chasing Buffalo Cowl introduces a new way to think about the stitches on your needles. The woven look of the fabric is created with an easy to memorize 8 round repeat. The Chasing Buffaloes Cowl Tutorials will help you through every round and cable.

KOIGU KITS AVAILABLE: Canada/USA

Fingering Weight Version
Yarn: 200 yd/ 183 m of 2 colours of fingering weight yarn
Needles: 3.5 mm/ US 4 circular needles; 16-24 in/ 40-60 cm
Gauge: 26 sts/ 40 rows to 4 in/ 10 cm in stockinette stitch worked flat
Finished Size: 22 in/ 56 cm circumference, 10 in/ 25 cm height
Yarn Usage: 200 yd/ 183 m in MC; 150 yd/ 137 m in CC
Recommended Yarn: Koigu KPM 50 g/ 175 yd (1.7 oz/ 160 m); 2133 (blue - MC), 2132 (green - CC); 2 skeins each

Aran/Worsted Weight Version
Yarn: 125 yd/ 114m of 2 colours of worsted weigh yarn
Needles: 5 mm/ US 8 circular needles; 16-24 in/ 40-60 cm
Gauge: 16 sts/ 25 rows in 4 in/ 10 cm in stocking stitch worked flat
Finished Size: 22 in/ 56 cm circumference, 8 in/ 20 cm height
Yarn Usage: 105 yd/ 96 m in MC; 90 yd/ 83 m in CC
Recommended Yarn: Koigu Chelsea 125 yd / 100 g (114 m/ 3.52 oz); 100% Merino Wool; 1500 (Teal - MC), 5430 (Rust - CC); 1 skein each

Notions: crochet hook, stitch markers.
Skills required: comfortable with cables
Resources: Tutorials

Photography: Julie Crawford
Tech editor: Kate Atherley

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