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Add a little sweetness to your knitting in this cute-as-a-candy-button cowl!

The playful Candy Jar Cowl is knit in two or more colors of DK weight yarn. The textural candy-like bubbles are an irresistible (and surprisingly simple) treat to knit!

Construction Details: The Candy Jar Cowl is worked seamlessly in the round from the bottom edge towards the top edge.

Skills Required:
Cast On/Bind Off
Knit/Purl
Knitting into a stitch 5 rows below
Tutorial video here

Size: One Size

Finished measurements: 24”/60 cm circumference & 12.5”/31 cm depth.

Gauge: 20 sts and 28 rounds = 4”/10 cm in Stockinette Stitch and 18 sts and 32 rounds = 4”/10 cm in Candy Jar Stitch using size needle to obtain gauge.

Needles: US 6 (4 mm) 24”/60 cm circular needle or size needed for gauge. Adjust needle size as necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Yarn: DK weight (CYCA #3) yarn in the following yardage amounts:
Main Color (MC): 250 yards.
Contrast Colors (CC): 250 yards of one CC; or 50 yards each of five CC; or 17 yards per stripe of CC.

The sample was made in Shaina’s 2025 Halloween Yarn Set (85% Superwash Extrafine Merino Wool, 15% Nylon; 246 yards/100 g skein and 49 yards/20 g mini skein). MC: Ghost with a Sweet Tooth, CC1: Cotton Candy Phantom, CC2: Poisoned Apple, CC3: Goblin Grape, CC4: Trick or Tangerine, CC5: Spooky Strawberry.

Other Materials: Stitch marker, scissors, tapestry needle.

Indulge in the cozy comfort of the Candy Jar Cowl, a knitting pattern designed for advanced beginners seeking a stylish project. This oversized cowl boasts a cowl neck and striking stripes, worked seamlessly in the round for a one-piece finish. With a video tutorial included, you’ll master this pattern with ease.
Unique Features-

• Oversized fit for cozy warmth
• Seamless construction for a polished look
• Striking stripes and colorwork design
• Textured Candy Jar Stitch adds depth

Materials Needed-

• Needle: 4mm (US Size 6.0)
• Yarn: Dk Weight Wool Nylon (DK weight, 17-500 yards)
• Gauge:
• 20 Stitches by 28 Row = 10 Centimeters in Stockinette Stitch
• 18 Stitches by 32 Row Centimeters in Candy Jar Stitch