2026 CAYC Cowl: Knit Trolley by Ashley Jane McIntyre

2026 CAYC Cowl: Knit Trolley

Knitting
September 2026
DK (11 wpi) ?
20 stitches and 20 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette
US 7 - 4.5 mm
350 - 400 yards (320 - 366 m)
One Size
English
This pattern is available as a free Ravelry download

It’s a beautiful day in the neighborhood! Hop aboard your nearest trolley and hitch a ride to your friendly LYS during the Charlotte Area Yarn Crawl.

This pattern uses 1 color (1 skein each) from each of the 6 stores to create an adorable Trolley cowl!

Sizes:
One Size

Finished Measurements:
Depth: 10.75”
Circumference: 25.75”

Materials:
US 7 (4.5 mm) 16-24” circular, or size needed to obtain gauge.
Tapestry Needle

Featured Yarn:
Charlotte Area Yarn Crawl minis: (DK weight)
Each mini has 20g/65yds
1 skein each of:
C1 = Pink
C2 = Purple
C3 = Yellow
C4 = Blue
C5 = Green
C6 = Orange

Gauge:
20 sts x 20 rnds = 4” in stockinette in the round, with stranded colorwork following the pattern chart.

Pattern Notes:

-This cowl features 2 chart options.
-Chart With Chairs (Section 1 and 2) - features sections with 3 strands of color.
-Chart Without Chairs (Section 1 and 2) - features sections with 2 strands of color.
-This cowl is knit in the round from the bottom up using stranded colorwork.
-Use a unique stitch marker to denote the beginning of the round.