This pattern was originally published as Close Knit’s contribution to the 2014 Rose City Yarn Crawl, February 27 - March 2, 2014 in Portland, Oregon.

Each shop’s pattern(s) was available free with purchase at that shop during the Rose City Yarn Crawl. All patterns will also be available for download individually or as part of our 2014 eBooks: Neighborhood Knits & Crochets Too, Neighborhood Knits, Neighborhood Crochets.

“Colorful” describes the Alberta Arts District Neighborhood perfectly. The Cowlberta is great in so many color combinations. Have fun exploring color. This cowl is a garter stitch fashion statement. Wear your simple, stripey, playful, colorful cowl as a loop or wrapped twice. The stripes show beautifully on both sides.

Yarn - Shown in three 100g skeins of Outer by Spud and Chloe (65% superwash wool, 35% organic cotton; 60 yards/100g), in colors 7219, 7220, 7201.

Needles - US #15, 24” circular needle.

Notions - One stitch marker, tapestry needle to weave in ends.

Skill level - Beginner (knitting in the round, changing colors)