I love decorating for the holidays, and the Trim the Tree Cowl was inspired by my love of big, bright, colorful string lights. This mobius cowl pattern features a staggered light motif that uses an alternating background meant to mimic the layers of a tree.

Whether you enjoy using all the colored lights or prefer a more traditional palette, this cowl will make you feel festive all season long without even needing to decorate. This pattern only ever uses two colors at a time, so this is a fun knit that works up quickly!

This seamless infinity cowl pattern starts with a provisional cast-on and then moves right to the charted colorwork pattern. You will follow the chart until your desired length, slip half the stitches to give it a twist, and then join the ends of the knitted tube together using the Kitchener stitch. This pattern has been tech-edited.

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Yarn Used
Hazel Knits Lively DK Holiday Kit 90% Superwash Merino / 10% Nylon (DK Weight) 275 yds (251 m) / 130 g

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Colors Used:
A: 150 yds (137 m) / 71 g in Herb
B: 150 yds (137 m) / 71 g in Nekkid
C: 53 yds (48 m) / 25 g in Darby
D: 21 yds (19 m) / 10 g in Safety First
E: 21 yds (19 m) / 10 g in Meltwater
F: 21 yds (19 m) / 10 g in Sassy
G: 21 yds (19 m) / 10 g in Rhody

Gauge
23 sts x 26 rounds in stockinette colorwork = 4 in x 4 in (10 cm x 10 cm) after blocking

Finished Measurements
24.5 in (62 cm) length before seaming; 12.25 in (31 cm) folded L x 8.25 in (21 cm) H

Needles & Notions
US 6 (4 mm) 16 in (40 cm) circular needles, or size needed to obtain gauge (two sets needed for Kitchener stitch step)

Waste yarn in similar weight & crochet hook for provisional cast-on, stitch markers, tapestry needle, blocking pins, & blocking mats, waste yarn or barber cords for holding sts while blocking

Techniques used: Kitchener stitch, Provisional Cast-On, Stranded colorwork