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Spot the Spectrum Cowl
Sprinkle a little colour over your knitting!
Bright spots of colour pop on this cozy cowl. Simple colourwork blocks create the striking effect – a perfect project if you’ve been wanting to try out some easy stranded colourwork.
This is a great stashbuster project for those lovely worsted weight leftovers or minis in your stash!
SIZES:
1 (2, 3)
Finished circumference:
18.5 (21, 23.5)” | 46.5 (52.5, 59) cm
Total height:
12 (13, 14)” | 30 (33, 35) cm
MATERIALS:
--Worsted weight yarn in MC: approx. 72 (90, 108)g
--Worsted weight yarn in 6 CCs: approx. 4-5 g each
--US #6 | 4 mm needles, or size needed to obtain gauge
--Stitch marker and tapestry needle for weaving in ends
SKILLS NEEDED:
Techniques include knit, purl, knitting in the round, simple stranded colourwork, casting on, binding off
I love to see your finished cowls, so tag me @KniftyPatterns on social media. Use #spotthespectrumcowl so I can see your projects…
Happy knitting!
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