This cowl is knit flat with the ends sewn together; it has no infinity twist. The pattern begins with a simple rib (K2,P2) and develops into sections of shifted rib and a traveling rib. The cowl begins with a slanted cast on and is finished with a slanted bind off. The first section (Color A: shown in grey or white) is shorter than the second section (Color B: shown in black or blue).

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This cowl can be knit in a lighter or heavier weight option, based on the yarn weight. The heavier weight cowl can also be worked by holding two strands of yarn together.

The lighter weight cowl: 2 ply, thin worsted (or heavy DK) yarn (4 oz. and approx. 200 yards per skein) 1 skein in Color A and 1 skein in Color B.

Heavier weight cowl: Bulky yarn or 2 strands of worsted yarn held together. 8 oz. (2 skeins) in Color A and 4 oz (1 skein) in Color B.

The grey and black samples shown here are made from Bo-Rage Yarns. Bo-Rage Noir is the black and Bo-Rage gris is the grey yarn. These are mill spun, 2 ply thin worsted weight yarns consisting of 40% alpaca from Nicasio and 60% Corriedale mix wool breed from Bolinas. The blue and white sample is made from Lani’s Lana Worsted weight yarn. Climate beneficial (TM) Fine Rambouillet Wool from Modoc County.

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