Winds twist, wind and fade. Whenever erratic, shifting currents can trick the observer, and what seems steady can suddenly gust, or disappear completely. In this case, you are in control. Choose to follow a predictable weather pattern, feint at will, or leave the feints up to chance. No matter what you choose you’ll have a squishy guard against the winds.

Finished Measurement:
This cowl is knit back and forth on the bias from a provisional cast on utilizing all but 4 yards of your desired yarn, then joined to form a continuous loop.

Directions are given for a 60” circumference cowl with a height of 6.5”. This pattern is easily adaptable. To change circumference, knit more or fewer sets. Changes in height are achieved by casting on more or less stitches, in multiple of 2.

Yarn Requirements:
Necessary yardage will vary with any sizing customization you choose to execute or variation in gauge.

Shown in Dye Monkey Yarns – SW Salsa Monkey
(218 yards/100 grams, 100% Superwash Merino;
color: Sandia Dusk
Approximately 399 yards/183 grams of worsted weight yarn for 60” circumference/6.5” tall cowl as instructed.

You will need approximately 4 yards of waste yarn in contrast color for cast on.

Recommended Needles:
TWO US Size 8 (5.0mm) 20” (50cm) Circular needle or size required to get gauge in pattern.
US Size H (5.0mm) crochet hook for cast on
If you choose to work a three-needle bind off instead of grafting, you will need an additional US Size 8 (5.0mm) needle or DPN.

Supplies:
Tapestry needle for grafting and weaving in ends

Gauge:
20 sts/33 rows = 4” (10 cm) in pattern, blocked.

Stitches & Abbreviations Used:
st(s) – stitch(es)
K – Knit
P – Purl
YO – yarn over
KF&B – Knit into front and back of stitch to make 2 sts from one
KYOK- Knit, yarn over, and knit again into same stitch to make 3 sts from one.
K2TOG – Knit two together
SWYIF – Slip stitch with yarn in front
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