This cowl is a companion cowl to the Holly Go Lightly Hat. I love a cowl with a stiff fabric that stands up instead of draping. The Cascade Aran yarn on slightly smaller needles than normal creates just that fabric and gives extra warmth while the merino is soft and squishy. I love the yarn and the colors it comes in. Aran weight has been a little forgotten in the Bulky Boom of late. Bulky is not great for stranding but Aran works which is why I still love it!

Note: all after-stitching is optional. Sizes are ( Tighter, Looser )
Any yarn that gives gauge can be substituted, and any colors can be substituted as desired.

Materials: Cascade 220 Aran Superwash Merino
MC Deep Sea Coral ( or desired MC ) 140, 160 yds / 128, 146 m
CC1 Navy ( or desired CC1 ) 70, 80 yds / 64, 73 m
CC2 Smoke Blue ( or desired CC2 ) 20, 23 yds / 18 , 21 m
CC3 Dark Moss ( or desired CC3 ) 20, 23 yds / 18, 21 m
OPTIONAL 5 yd / 5 m scraps of a blue, or desired color, for after stitching

US Size 7 / 4.5 mm 26 inch Circular needles or size needed to obtain gauge
recommended needles are a bit small for aran weight to give a tighter fabric for warmth.
Stitch Markers Sharp Darning Needle
Gauge: 18 sts X 22 rows = 4 in / 10 cm in stranded colorwork, slightly stretched.
Finished Circumference: ( 24, 26.5 ) in / ( 61, 67.5 ) cm
Finished Height: 10 in / 25 cm