This luxuriously soft and distinctively graphic cowl is double-knit in the round for a perfectly reversible project. Newcomers to the technique and advanced knitters alike will love the simple motif of delicate leaves and hints of embroidery. Customize the size by adding or subtracting repeats.

SKILL LEVEL
Intermediate

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
5 ¾” / 14.5 cm high, 18 ¾” / 47.5 cm circumference

YARN
3 skeins SweetGeorgia Yarns CashLuxe Fine, one each in (A) Riptide, (B) English Ivy, (C) Oxblood; (400 yd / 365 m per 4 oz / 115 g skein; 70% superwash merino, 20% cashmere, 10% nylon)

NEEDLES & NOTIONS
Size 0 US / 2.0 mm circular needle, 16” / 40.5 cm long
Additional Size 0 US / 2.0 mm circular needle, 16” / 40.5 cm long or longer, for grafting
Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
4 Stitch markers, yarn needle

GAUGE
34 sts and 48 rnds = 4” / 10 cm in double knitting, Re-leaf Chart
Note that gauge is not crucial, but will affect required yardage and finished size.

PATTERN NOTES
The Re-Leaf cowl is cast on using a special method similar to an Italian tubular cast on, then double knit in the round. Alternately, you may use the alternating two colour long tail cast on, but this will not form a seamless edge.
Each single charted stitch represents both of these two stitches. Markers are placed between repeats – use a different coloured marker for the beginning of round to help keep your place. When the knitting is complete, the two sides are grafted together for an invisible edge. Details are embroidered in a third colour to finish. For the sample, chain stitch and backstitching were used to suggest branches. Also pictured is the Winterberry cowl, a slight variation of Re-Leaf.