Beginner Colourwork Cowl

We were inspired by traditional colourwork motifs to reimagine the classic cowl for modern west coast living. Knit in worsted weight yarn, and with three charts to chose from (trees, flowers, diamonds), this cowl is the perfect beginner colourwork project. The pattern starts with short floats then introduces a section of longer floats to practice catching the yarn. THE DETAILS FINISHED SIZE Approx. 60 cm (24") circumference YARN Approx. 130 m (142 yds) of worsted weight yarn in MC plus 65 m (71 yds) of worsted weight yarn in CC [195 m (213 yds) total]. Sample pictured in Estelle Highland Alpaca Worsted Tweed (100 m / 109 yds / 50 g) and features Chart 3: Diamonds. CC: 1 x #12 'Pumpkin' MC: 2 x #19 'Turquoise' NEEDLES 40-60 cm (16-24") circular needle Stranded Colourwork: 4 mm (US 6) or size needed to obtain gauge Ribbing: 3.5 mm (US 4) or two sizes smaller than colourwork needle NOTIONS 1 unique stitch marker 11 stitch markers for pattern repeats (optional) Tapestry needle Wool wash GAUGE 22 sts x 23 rows = 10 cm (4”) in stranded colourwork, after blocking. SKILLS REQUIRED Knit, purl, knitting in the round, stranded colourwork, catching floats