The cowl begins with a provisional cast on and is worked in a stranded colourwork pattern in the round until it reaches the desired circumference. The two ends are then grafted together using Kitchener stitch for a seamless finish. If you prefer, you can work a standard cast on and cast off and join the two ends using mattress stitch, though this will give you a bulkier, more visible seam.

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