Description

Who doesnt love an accessory that gets noticed? Pieces such as this two-tone retro patterned cowl are terrific for changing up the day-to-day attitude of that one good winter coat, so that your look never gets tired. With a bold textured pattern thats a snap to knit, this cushy cowl in two sizes (S/L) also packs a big payoff in the warmth department. Worked completely in the round, its a no stress way to experiment with color knitting. An extremely portable project as well, it works up quickly for a go-to gift thatll be the envy of your holiday swap.Shown here inStone Soup DK, shades Travertine and River Rock
Suggested Yarns:
Stone Soup DK, Better Breakfast DK, Confection Sport,Kent DK, or any soft, lofty sport yarn that knits to pattern gauge.

Substituting yarn and/or needles may result in an overall variation in size and drape.

Finished Size:
24(56) inches in circumference and 7(8.5) inches in depth (blocked)
Yarn Requirements:
120(300) yards of main color and 80(200) yards of one contrasting color

Note: yardage stated is for pattern as written; changes in color arrangements may cause actual yardage to vary.
Gauge:
19 sts and 30 rows = 4 inches in stockinette on larger needles (unwashed, unblocked)

Needles: size 8US (5.0 mm) 24(32)-inch circular needle (or size to obtain correct gauge)size 6US(4.0 mm) 24(32)-inch circular needle (or 1.0 mm smaller than gauge needle)