Inspired by a memorable sunset on the Oregon coast, Manzanita Sunset, February combines cables and slipped stitches to create a line-and-diamond motif that loosely interprets the evening sun as it travels across the sky, changing in size until it dips below the horizon. Or perhaps one can view the motif as the ripples of light dancing on the water as the sun sets over the ocean. Crafted using mosaic-style colorwork, each round is knit using only one of two colors of Brooklyn Tweed’s fingering weight yarn, Peerie.

The pattern provides instructions for two sizes: a neck gaiter for a snug, athletic fit, or a cowl for a looser, more relaxed option. As you style it, you can play with the folds so that your favorite parts of the motif are displayed. Or, if you need some extra warmth, it’s designed to be tall so that you can easily pull it up over your chin, mouth, or even your nose. Pattern includes both a chart and written instructions.

Sizes:
Neck Gaiter (Cowl)

Measurements:
Neck Gaiter: 11”/28 cm tall, 19”/48 cm in circumference (Cowl: 11”/28 cm tall, 22.75”/58 cm in circumference) after blocking.

Yarn:
Two colors of Brooklyn Tweed Peerie, fingering weight, 100% American Merino Wool (210 yards/192 meters per 50g skein)
Main Color (MC): Approx. 180 (216) yards, or 1 (2) skeins of Peerie
Color 2 (C2): Approx. 125 (152) yards, or 1 (1) skein of Peerie

Important Note: If you are making the Neck Gaiter size, you will likely have just enough yarn of MC to also make one gauge swatch measuring 4” square with an additional thin border, knit in the round. If you think you may make multiple swatches or if you plan to cut your yarn after swatching in the round so that it can’t be reused, you should consider purchasing an additional skein of MC for extra insurance.

Needles:
US 4 (3.5 mm) 16”-20” circular needles, or size needed to obtain gauge.

Tools:
Cable needle; tapestry needle; one unique stitch marker for BOR; 4 (5) additional SMs to divide repeats of the chart (optional).

Skill Level:
Intermediate

Skills Required:
Long tail cast on; cabling with or without a cable needle; sewn bind off.

Show off your work:
Use the hashtag #ManzanitaSunsetCowl on social media to share your progress!