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‘Crazy Daisy’ is a statement piece perfect for the coldest of seasons. Knit in the round as a tube, this cozy Moebius cowl is designed with a double layer for added warmth, making it the ideal accessory for windy evenings or chilly winter nights. The bold embroidered daisies are carefully stitched onto the fabric before the tube is twisted and seamed to create an eye-catching swirl effect. Whether you’re braving the elements or simply adding a touch of fun to your wardrobe, this cowl will wrap you in both style and warmth.

The pattern was first published in the February 2021 issue of I Like Knitting.

Construction
Beginning with a provisional cast-on, this cowl is worked in the round in Stockinette. Daisies are embroidered after wet blocking the knitted piece, then stitches are retrieved from provisional cast-on and the two ends are grafted together with a half-twist to create a Moebius loop.

Skill Level: Beginner.
Skills Needed: Provisional cast-on, knit, work in the round, duplicate stitch.
Size: 26 cm/10¼“ loop circumference and 73.5 cm/29” width.

Materials
Aran weight yarn in three colors;
Yarn used for sample – Rico Design Fashion Modern Tweed, Aran weight yarn CYCA 4z, 95 m/104 yds, 60% wool, 20% polyamide, 20% viscose) 4 balls in 001 Cream (MC); Rico Design Essentials Soft Merino Aran, Aran weight yarn CYCA 4z, 100 m/109 yds, 100% virgin wool) 2 balls in 090 Black (C1), 1 ball in 001 Mustard (C2);
Main needles – Us size 9 (5.5 mm) 40 cm/16” long circular needles, or size that gives you necessary gauge;
Spare needles for retrieving cast-on sts – same or smaller size than main needles;
Crochet hook for provisional cast-on – I-9 (5.5 mm) or size close to main needles size;
Smooth waste yarn in weight close to main yarn for provisional cast-on and to leave sts on hold;
1 removable stitch marker;
Tapestry needle;
Measuring tape.

Gauge
15 sts and 23 rnds = 10 cm/4” in Stockinette Stitch in the round, after blocking.
Gauge is not crucial for this project, but variations will affect yardage and final measurements.

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Pattern Policy:
Design, text and images are copyright of Antonia Cavaliere//Skips a Generation. Photo credits: I Like Knitting team.
This pattern is for personal use only. The pattern (or parts of it) may not be reproduced, distributed or resold, translated, published, altered, shared or posted (for sale or free) over the internet or offline without my permission.

Thank you for choosing one of my patterns! Enjoy your new cowl and if you share your project online, please tag me and use the hashtags #crazydaisycowl and #SaGknits; I would love to see your projects.