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DETAILS
The magic of simple slipped stitches and clever shaping come together to make a one-of-a-kind cowl that is just as fun to knit as it is to wear! I love the fun checkerboard patterning that really highlights using higher contrast colors together. This cowl is worked flat on the bias, and then seamed.

SIZES
1 (2, 3, 4)
Child (Teen, Adult Small, Adult Large)
Shown in the Adult Small size.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Circumference - 18.75 (21.5, 24, 26.5)”/47.5 (54.5, 61, 67.5) cm
Back Neck Depth - 6 (7.25, 8.5, 9.75)”/15 (18.5, 21.5, 25) cm

YARN REQUIREMENTS
These are just approximations. Total yarn usage will depend on the yarn you use (fiber content, ply, etc.), your personal gauge, and any modifications you may make.

DK Weight Wool Yarn in 2 contrasting colors
40 (55, 70, 90) g/100 (138, 175, 225) yds/92 (126, 160, 206) m
of EACH color

SUGGESTED YARN
For this cowl I chose a squishy, woolen-spun, DK weight yarn in high contrasting colors. The woolly nature of this yarn blocks out beautifully with this stitch pattern and is very cozy and warm.

Harrisville Designs DK Weight American Cormo (100 g/250 yd/228 m)
A - Daylights - 1 skein Caffeine (white)
B - Nightshades - 1 skein Static (black)

SUGGESTED NEEDLES
US 6/4 mm - 24”/60 cm circular recommended
(Use the needle size you need to achieve gauge. Cord length is not overly important, as you won’t be joining to work in the round.)

GAUGE
20 sts & 34 rows = 4”/10 cm

TECHNIQUES TO INDULGE IN
Long tail cast on
I-cord edges
Knitting
Purling
Slipping stitches
Increasing
Decreasing
Cable cast on
I-cord bind off
Seaming

YARN SUBSTITUTION IDEAS
Click here to be directed to a pdf with some yarn substitution ideas! These yarns have not all been tested, so we can not guarantee their outcome, but we do hope they provide a jumping off point for inspiration!