This pattern is worked seamlessly, top-down, in the round with stranded colorwork. The shape is tapered (using increases) so that the cowl is close-fitting around the neck and lays gently around the collarbone at the bottom.

This pattern is a great introduction to stranded colorwork. The colorwork has a maximum of 5 consecutive stitches so that catching floats is not necessary. Techniques include casting on, knitting, purling, increases (M1R and M1L), stranded colorwork, knitting through the back loop (ktbl) (optional), and binding off.

Colorwork is charted only.

One Size
Top circumference: 16in / 41cm
Bottom circumference: 30in / 76cm
Length: 9.5in / 24cm

Gauge
Single color - 22 sts x 28 rounds = 4x4in / 10x10cm – in the round on Needle B
Colorwork - 24 sts x 26 rounds = 4x4in / 10x10cm – in the round on Needle B

Yarn
Weight: DK

MC: 155 meters / 170 yards
CC: 135 meters / 148 yards

Recommended: Miss Babs Killington – 85% Polwarth wool, 15% Tussah silk – 700 yards / 8.5 ounces (640 meters / 240 grams)
Sample shown in River Severn (MC) and Forever (CC)

Recommended: Miss Babs Yowza Mini – 100% Superwash Merino wool – 200 yards / 2.8 ounces (182 meters / 80 grams)
Sample shown in Bougainvillea (MC) and Earthenware (CC)

Needles
Recommended needles - adjust as necessary to achieve gauge:
A – US 4 (3.5mm) 16in Circular Needles and 22in Circular Needles
B – US 6 (4mm) 16in Circular Needles and 22in Circular Needles

Notions
Scissors
Measuring tape / ruler
Tapestry needle to weave in ends
Stitch markers