The mobius loop is a handy shape that creates the best fitting cowl! Because of its half-twist and substantial depth, the Mindful Mobius makes a good fit over the shoulders, or can be pulled up over the ears as a hood , or worn draped forward as a standard long-loop cowl.

The Mindful Mobius is cast on in the center of the cowl and worked in the round outwards, for a continuous outside edge. You will start with Cat Bordi’s Mobius Cast on (resources links provided), which can be tricky at first, but will become rhythmical and easy with practice. Upon first glance, the cast on stitch count can seem very big, but remember that the cast-on is double sided and fast to do. When you start knitting each round worked will actually be TWO revolutions around the cowl. It is important to use a LONG circular needle to accommodate two revolutions and all those stitches. This project is ideal for a self-striping and hand dyed yarns that will emphasize the path of the stitches and the 180 degree twist!

After the initial cast on challenge, the rest of this project is easy peasy! You will enjoy hours of garter stitch in long rounds. This is a great project for trying a new knitting style, for mindless tv or vacation knitting, or even for practicing knitting with your eyes closed! The cowl finishes with a simple i-cord cast off for a tidy edge.

Easy to knit! Practical to wear! The Mindful Mobius will be your new go-to cowl!

Materials:
3 skeins Cascade Casablanca (110g/ 220 yards, 59% Wool/ 24% Silk/ 17% Mohair)
OR
550 yards of worsted weight yarn (Note: Color changing yarns with a long repeat are recommended as they will emphasize the twist of the mobius. Or use a contrast color for the i-cord bind off.)
5 mm 40” (100 cm) circular needle or size to obtain gauge (Note: use a good quality needle with a smooth join and a flexible cable)
Stitch marker
Wool needle

Skills Used: Knitting in the round, Mobius cast on (resource links provided)

Finished Size:
Circumference: 22 (26.5, 31, 35.5, 40, 44.5) inches/ 56 (67, 79, 90, 101.5, 113) cm
OR
Measure around neck/shoulders/bust for desired circumference, multiply # of inches by 4.5 sts per inch.
Depth: 26 inches . To change depth, knit fewer or more garter stitch rows.
26.5” sample shown on model with 34” bust.

Gauge:
18 sts /24 rows = 4 inches/ 10 cm in Garter stitch using 5mm needles or size to obtain gauge.

Cat Bordi’s Mobius Cast On Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LVnTda7F2V4

Knitting Daily Photo Tutorial:
http://www.knittingdaily.com/blogs/daily/archive/2013/06/...

Questions or comments? Please contact Ash Kearns directly or join my Ravelry group, Ash Kearns Handknitting!