An engaging little Marlisle project. Perfect preparation for a Shantay cardigan, as it uses the same stitch pattern - hello, functional swatching!

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Sizes: 1 (2, 3)
Finished Circumference: 58 (62, 66) cm / 22¾ (24½, 26)” – to be worn with 5 cm / 2” positive ease when measuring around the ears
Model wears size 2.

Yarn:
Yarn A: Snældan 3 ply (worsted weight; 100% wool; 260 m / 284 yds per 100 g skein)
Shade: Seagull x 1 (1, 1) skein
Yarn B: Jill Draper Makes Stuff Windham (worsted weight; 100% merino wool; 201 m / 220 yds per 113 g skein)
Shade: Orange Crush x 1 (1, 1) skein

NOTE: When substituting colours, make yarn A the darker/ murkier of the two shades. Combinations of different tones and colours achieve the most striking results.

Gauge: 18 sts & 26 rows = 10 cm / 4” over chart pattern after blocking.

Needles: 4.5 mm / US 7 circular needle, 60 cm (24”) length
Always use a needle size that will result in the correct gauge after blocking.

Notions: Stitch marker

Notes: Worked in the round using two worsted weight yarns, this densely-knit cowl is designed to fit loosely yet close to the neck. The zigzag pattern is created by combining stitches worked with both colours held together and stitches using only one colour whilst the other is held in back. The longest float at the back of the
cowl spans five stitches. Catching the floats is unnecessary in this situation and might interfere with the clarity of the colour on the front, but if you feel it necessary then be sure to vary where you catch them with each successive round.