This geometric motif is inspired by the Cascade Mountain Range in the Pacific Northwest. It uses repeating triangles to suggest rolling mountains across the horizon, with dots of colorwork representing misty rain. Asymmetrical patterns and seamless construction provide a sophisticated finish with a pop of fun.

The Cascades Cowl is knit in the round using circular needles. A provisional cast on and Kitchener stitch create a seamless finish. This pattern uses a series of stranded colorwork motifs, Latvian braid, and corrugated ribbing, to create unique color and texture.

Size One Size (adjustable)

Finished Measurements
11 in h x 14 in w (28x36 cm)
27in (68cm) circumference

Suggested Yarns
Cedar House Yarns –Yearling DK
Sample Color: Ink (black)
100% Superwash Merino
100g skeins, 231 yards/211 m

Spincycle Dream State (Worsted)
Sample Color: Stay Ready (cream)
100% Superwash American Wool
60g skeins, 150 yards/137m

Approx. Yardage Required
460 yards in MC and 150 yards CC
420 m in MC and 137 m CC

Suggested Needles
24in (60cm) circular needles
US 5/3.75mm
NOTE: If you knit tight colorwork, you may want to go up a needle size for that section.

Gauge
24 sts and 24 rows per 4in/10cm in colorwork

Notions
Stitch markers (1 in accent color for BOR)
Scissors, tapestry needle, scrap yarn, spare needle for Kitchener Stitch bind off

Techniques Required
Stranded colorwork in the round, long floats, Latvian braid, corrugated ribbing, provisional cast on, and Kitchener stitch.

Please tag your progress and finished object using #cascadescowl.

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