This pattern contains instructions for a stranded zig zag and a plain version of the cowl. (The pattern for the plain cowl is available separately here: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/quick-folded-cowl. ) There are written instructions for both as well as a chart for the stranded version.

As pictured the stranded version is done with the bulkier yarn and the plain version is done with worsted. A bulkier yarn will produce a thicker and cushier cowl. Using a worsted weight yarn will produce a floppier and more drapey cowl. When finished the ribbed section is folded so that the thickness is doubled. The stranded cowl is thicker than the plain version since it will have both the floats and the ribbing. The ribbing hides the floats when the cowl is worn.

Gauge
18 rows and 15 stitches = 4” in bulky stranded pattern
20 rows and 15 stitches = 4” in worsted stockinette

Materials

Stranded Version:
110yds/100m MC and 30yds/28m CC Fantasy Yarns Cashmere Luxury Yarn (45% merino wool, 49% microfiber, 6% cashmere, 50g/70yd per ball)

Plain Version:
140yds/128m Fantasy Yarns Cashmere Luxury Yarn (45% merino wool, 49% microfiber, 6% cashmere, 50g/100yd per ball)

Both:
US 10.5/6.5mm 16” circular knitting needles
stitch marker
tapestry needle

Skills Needed:
knit
purl
knitting in the round
2 color stranded colorwork