“THIS COWL design is named after August Ferdinand Moebius, the
mathematician who discovered the single-sided and single-edged nature of the moebius shape,” explains designer Kath Andrews. “This cowl is a true moebius that begins in the centre and grows outwards top and bottom at the same time and has a single cast-off edge. “The pattern of knit and purl blocks is totally reversible, which is ideal in a moebius design. Using a yarn with very long colour changes adds to the magic of the moebius construction. The cowl has a relaxed tension to create a fabric suitable for a spring or summer accessory. It can be worn long or twisted double around the neck for a cosier feel.”

A second size option has been added for the launch of this design as an individual pattern, with a smaller circumference and a taller height. It uses the same amount of yarn.

Yarn
Schoppel Zauberball 1155 (4ply, 75% Wool, 25% Nylon, 420m per 100g ball), A Bed of Fuchsia 1536; 1 x 100g ball (296m/70.5g used)

Needles
3.75mm (UK 9/US 5) circular, at least 100 (120) cm long

Notions
1 locking/removable stitch marker
Tapestry needle

Tension
23.5 sts and 36.5 rounds to 10cm over Stitch Pattern using 3.75mm needles.

Measurements
25 (16.5) cm / 9¾ (6½)” height x 85.5 (128) cm / 33½ (50½)” circumference (at cast-on centre line)

Note: the cowl shown is the version with the smaller height and wider circumference (300 st cast-on).