This graphic cowl featuring a scalloped pattern is a playful twist on traditional stripes. The movement in the pattern is reminiscent of wind and waves. The cowl is knit in the round then grafted together.

Size

Finished Size 44” circumference, 6.5” wide

Yarn

Quince and Co. Chickadee (100% wool; 181 yards [166 meters]/50 grams): Pea Coat (CC1), 1 ball; Storm (CC2), 1 ball; Bird’s Egg, 1 ball (CC3), Frost (CC4), 1 ball

Needles

Size US#5 (3.75 mm): 16” circular

Notions

Stitch marker; tapestry needle; waste yarn for provisional cast on

Gauge

24 sts and 32 rnds = 4” [10 cm] in colorwork pattern after wet blocking.

Notes

The pattern is worked in the round and joined at the end using Kitchener stitch. When working the colorwork pattern carry the unused colors up the inside of the cowl securing them at the start of each row.

Chart

Using waste yarn, provisionally cast on 80 sts.

Join to work in the round, being careful not to twist the sts.

Pm. With CC1 begin chart, starting with Rnd 2. Follow chart adding in new colors as indicated. Repeat chart until cowl reaches desired length, ending with Rnd 24.

With a tapestry needle, weave in loose ends.

Using CC1 and kitchener stitch, join the two ends of the cowl together.

Finishing

Wet block and dry.