Not every project is straightforward. Sometimes you find yourself guessing whether or not you’ll have enough yarn. That can be as tricky as predicting the weather. Having a forecast helps. I predict you’ll have exactly enough yarn for this fun, easy to memorize cowl, and any yarn – solid, variegated, or tonal will be beautiful. Just leave yourself 4 yards at the end for joining and you’ll be on track and snuggly warm!

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 8.5”. This pattern is easily adaptable. Instructions given to adjust size.

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: Dawn Patrol
Approximately 436 yards/200 grams of worsted weight yarn for 60” circumference/8.5” 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
KF&B – Knit into front and back of stitch to make 2 sts from one
K2Tog – Knit two together
SWYIF – Slip stitch with yarn in front
* * - repeat instructions

Note:
Pattern is fully adaptable and designed to use up ALL of whatever yardage you have on-hand.
Instructions included for provisional cast-on and choice of three-needle bind off or graft join.