This cowl is based on the image of a vintage beetle brooch displayed on a puffed bed of velvet.

Items Required
Needles:
24” / 60cm circular needles in US size 3 (3.25mm)
24” / 60cm circular needles in US size 5 (3.75mm)

Yarn: Two skeins of contrasting colors in DK weight yarn.
190 yards MC / 150 yards CC

Yarn used in images is Yarnaceous Fibers “Rhodolite Garnet” and “We Need More Teeth” in Bronto DK.

Notions: Scissors, stitch markers, tapestry needle

Finished Size: 12” wide by 12.5” tall blocked.

Gauge: 24 stitches wide by 32 tries tall, over a 4” square after blocking.

If you would like to share your progress on Instagram, please tag @PoisonedMarmalade or use #BeetleBroochCowl. I would love to see your photos!