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Pattern will be available in Knit Companion.

Columbia River Cowl is a quick and easy cowl with the heavy river currents depicted in slip stitch (mosaic) colorwork. Only one color of yarn is used on any given row!

The asymmetrical cowl is worked sideways from end to end, with increases only on the neck edge. There is a short seam at the back neck to allow for easy blocking.

Columbia River Cowl is a great way to try out gradient yarns and even try stash and leftover yarn too. You could also choose to place beads in the center of each wave.

The pattern is written for sport yarn but can be made in any weight. Size and yarn usage will vary with differences in gauge and yarn choices.

This pattern has been professionally tech-edited and tested.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Neck Edge: 22 inches / 56 cm.
Depth: 15 inches / 38 cm.
Seam at Back: 4.5 inches / 11.5 cm.

RECOMMENDED YARN

See KITS HERE and HERE by Miss Babs & Junction Fiber Mill.

FOR MC: Miss Babs Laurel Falls: Sport (100% superwash Shaniko Merino wool); 300 yds (275 m)/3.5 oz (100g)

FOR CC: Junction Fibre Mill- Making Tracks Lite: Sport (100% Wool: Merino, Targhee, Corriedale); 210 yds (192 m)/1.75 oz (50g)

OR FOR CC:
Spincycle Dyed in the Wool: Sport (100% wool); 200 yds (183 m).

OR any sport or heavy fingering yarn that is even and good for colorwork. DK yarn can be used but cowl will be larger. Yarn usage will vary depending on gauge and specific yarn used.

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ESTIMATED YARN REQUIRED
Sport: 310 yds / 284 m
MC: 210 yds / 192 m
CC: 100 yds / 92 m
Yardage will vary depending on gauge and specific yarn used.

GAUGE
24 sts / 32 rows = 4”/10 cm in stockinette st on Larger (Main) needle after steam blocking.

EXPERIENCE LEVEL:
Intermediate skill level that is accessible to Advanced Beginners with experience in skills used.

Skills Used: Basic stitches, increases, slip stitches, reading a colorwork chart (chart is also written).

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